Bill No.: SJ0001 Drafter: MDO
LSO No.: 13LSO-0503 Effective Date: After next general election if approved
Enrolled Act No.: SEJR0001
Chapter No.: N/A
Prime Sponsor: Senator Ross
Catch Title: Qualifications for University of Wyoming trustee.
Subject: Constitutional Amendment
Summary/Major Elements:
· Article 6, Section 15, of the Wyoming Constitution states that only a qualified elector shall be elected or appointed to any civil or military office in the state.
· To be a “qualified elector,” a person must be a resident of the state of Wyoming.
· This resolution amends Article 7, Section 17, of the Wyoming Constitution to allow up to 20% of the appointed trustees of the University of Wyoming to be residents of a state other than Wyoming.
· This constitutional amendment will be placed on the ballot for the 2014 general election.
Comments:
· This constitutional amendment will only become effective upon receiving a majority vote of all electors voting during the 2014 general election.