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SJ0008

Request for Constitutional Amendment on Political Contributions

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution asks Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would allow states and Congress to set limits on political contributions made to influence elections.

What it does

  • Requests the U.S. Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution.
  • The proposed amendment would give states and Congress the power to establish reasonable limits on spending money to influence election outcomes.

Who it affects

  • People who make political contributions to influence elections
  • States and Congress in their respective jurisdictions

Limits and unknowns

  • The resolution did not pass in its session.
  • It does not specify what 'reasonable limits' would be or how they would be determined.

Plain language

Terms to know

Constitutional amendment
A change or addition to the Constitution that requires approval by a specific process.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:12 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H06 - TravelHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-13-1-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO