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HJ0002

Prohibiting Foreign Adversaries from Owning Property in Wyoming

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution that would prevent foreign adversaries and entities posing a threat to U.S. national security from owning property in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution to restrict foreign adversaries from owning any type of real estate or mineral rights in Wyoming.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to inform voters about the proposed constitutional change.

Who it affects

  • Foreign adversaries and entities that threaten U.S. national security
  • Residents of Wyoming who vote on this amendment

Limits and unknowns

  • The resolution did not pass in its session.
  • It requires a majority vote from Wyoming voters to become part of the state constitution.

Plain language

Terms to know

foreign adversaries
Countries or groups identified as threats to the United States’ national security.
real property
Land and buildings, including mineral rights and airspace.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 11, 6:25 PM

Bob Ide

R · S29

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to protect state sovereignty and security, noting that a clearer definition of foreign adversaries can be established when it goes to the ballot.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:42:16 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it targets individuals rather than countries and warns against repeating historical mistakes regarding discrimination.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:45:14 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that existing constitutional language regarding permanent residents is sufficient and should not be altered.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:55:00 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S COW:Failed 9-19-3-0-02025-02-27 · Senate9 yes 19 no
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02025-02-11 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-02025-01-27 · House58 yes 3 no
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02025-01-21 · House8 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:Failed 9-19-3-0-0Senate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S05 - AgricultureSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HJ0002H2001

The amendment removes the word 'taxation' from two places in the bill.