HJ0007 • 2021

Improper exercise of federal power.

A JOINT RESOLUTION notifying the President of the United States that the state of Wyoming is prepared to act as a sanctuary state for the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Representative Wharff
Last action: 2021-03-08
Official status: inactive
Effective date: 3/1/2021

Plain English Breakdown

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Wyoming as a Sanctuary State for U.S. Constitution

This joint resolution declares that the state of Wyoming will protect and defend the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights against federal government actions it deems improper.

What This Bill Does

Declares that Wyoming will comply with and defend the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights.
Requires the Secretary of State of Wyoming to send a copy of this resolution to the President.

Who It Names or Affects

The people of Wyoming
The federal government

Terms To Know

Sanctuary state: A state that declares its intention to protect and defend certain rights or laws against federal actions it deems improper.
Executive order: An official directive issued by the President of the United States, having the force of law.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not have legal binding power but expresses the intent and stance of Wyoming's legislature.
It is unclear how the federal government will respond to this declaration.
This joint resolution did not pass in its session.

Bill History

2021-03-08 House
H Did Not Consider for Introduction
2021-03-08 House
H Did not Consider for Introduction
2021-03-04 House
H Received for Introduction
2021-03-02 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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21LSO-0576
2021
State of Wyoming
21LSO-0576
Numbered
2.0

House JOINT RESOLUTION
NO.
HJ0007

Improper exercise of federal power.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Wharff, Andrew, Burt, Jennings and Laursen and Senator(s) French

A JOINT RESOLUTION

for

A JOINT RESOLUTION notifying the President of the United States that the state of Wyoming is prepared to act as a sanctuary state for the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights.

WHEREAS, the President of the United States inaugurated on January 20, 2021 signed an unprecedented number of executive orders in his first weeks in office, which have implemented sweeping change to federal government policy; and

WHEREAS, among these executive orders, Presidential Executive Order 14008 implements a pause on new oil and natural gas leases on public lands; and

WHEREAS, Presidential Executive Order 14008 will wreak havoc on the prosperity of Wyomingites, the tax base of Wyoming and the Wyoming economy as a whole; and

WHEREAS, Presidential Executive Order 14008 prevents the state of Wyoming and its people from fully exercising the right to self-determination; and

WHEREAS, the Wyoming Legislature will not stand such infringements on basic liberties and is prepared to declare the state of Wyoming a sanctuary state for the Constitution of the United States and its Bill of Rights.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING:

Section 1.

The state of Wyoming will vigorously comply with the Constitution of the United States and its Bill of Rights and will vigorously defend those rights against infringement by the federal government and the improper exercise of federal executive authority.

Section 2.

That the Secretary of state of Wyoming transmit a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States.

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