Wyoming Elections Division
State Capitol Building, 200 West 24
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Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Ph. 307.777.5860
Email: Elections@wyo.gov
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2012 General Election Ballot Issues
In order to pass, a constitutional amendment must receive a majority of the total ballots cast in
the election. The total ballots cast were 250,701.
Therefore, based on the number of total ballots cast, the majority needed is 125,351.
Constitutional Amendment A:
• For Votes: 181,984
• Against Votes: 54,405
• Passed – Proclamation appears at the end of this document.
Constitutional Amendment B:
• For Votes: 212,561
• Against Votes: 25,564
• Passed – Proclamation appears at the end of this document.
Constitutional Amendment C:
• For Votes: 122,824
• Against Votes: 88,562
• Failed
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State Capitol Building, 200 West 24
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Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Ph. 307.777.5860
Email: Elections@wyo.gov
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Constitutional Amendment A
Following is the ballot language of Constitutional Amendment A as it will appear on the 2012
General Election ballot:
The adoption of this amendment will provide that the right to make health care
decisions is reserved to the citizens of the state of Wyoming. It permits any person to
pay and any health care provider to receive direct payment for services. The
amendment permits the legislature to place reasonable and necessary restrictions on
health care consistent with the purposes of the Wyoming Constitution and provides that
this state shall act to preserve these rights from undue governmental infringement.
A complete copy of 2011 Senate Enrolled Joint Resolution No. 2, Original Senate Joint
Resolution No. 0002 is attached.
Constitutional Amendment B
Following is the ballot language of Constitutional Amendment B as it will appear on the 2012
General Election ballot:
The adoption of this amendment will recognize and preserve the heritage of Wyoming
citizens' opportunity to fish, hunt and trap wildlife, subject to regulation as prescribed
by law.
A complete copy of 2011 Senate Enrolled Joint Resolution No. 3, Original Senate Joint
Resolution No. 0001 is attached.
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State Capitol Building, 200 West 24
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Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Ph. 307.777.5860
Email: Elections@wyo.gov
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Constitutional Amendment C
Following is the ballot language of Constitutional Amendment C as it will appear on the 2012
General Election ballot:
The adoption of this amendment would expand the authority of district court
commissioners. If the amendment is adopted, a district court commissioner could
perform additional duties assigned by a district court judge, subject to any restrictions
the legislature may impose by law.
A complete copy of 2011 House Enrolled Joint Resolution No. 1, Original House Joint Resolution
No. 0001 is attached.
ORIGINAL SENATE
JOINT RESOLUTION
NO. 0002
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2, SENATE
SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2011 GENERAL SESSION
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A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming
Constitution by creating a new section providing that the
right to make health care decisions is reserved to the
citizens of the state of Wyoming, providing for direct
payments to health care providers, allowing the legislature
to establish restrictions and requiring the state of
Wyoming to protect health care rights from undue
governmental infringement.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING,
two-thirds of all the members of the two houses, voting
separately, concurring therein:
Section 1. The following proposal to amend Wyoming
Constitution, Article 1, by creating a new Section 38 is
proposed for submission to the electors of the State of
Wyoming at the next general election for approval or
rejection to become valid as a part of the Constitution if
ratified by a majority of the electors at the election:
Article 1, Section 38. Right of health care access.
(a) Each competent adult shall have the right to make
his or her own health care decisions. The parent, guardian
or legal representative of any other natural person shall
have the right to make health care decisions for that
person.
(b) Any person may pay, and a health care provider
may accept, direct payment for health care without
imposition of penalties or fines for doing so.
(c) The legislature may determine reasonable and
necessary restrictions on the rights granted under this
section to protect the health and general welfare of the
Secretary of State Notation: Constitutional Amendment A
ORIGINAL SENATE
JOINT RESOLUTION
NO. 0002
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2, SENATE
SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2011 GENERAL SESSION
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people or to accomplish the other purposes set forth in the
Wyoming Constitution.
(d) The state of Wyoming shall act to preserve these
rights from undue governmental infringement.
Section 2. That the Secretary of State shall endorse
the following statement on the proposed amendment:
The adoption of this amendment will provide that the right
to make health care decisions is reserved to the citizens
of the state of Wyoming. It permits any person to pay and
any health care provider to receive direct payment for
services. The amendment permits the legislature to place
reasonable and necessary restrictions on health care
consistent with the purposes of the Wyoming Constitution
and provides that this state shall act to preserve these
rights from undue governmental infringement.
(END)
Speaker of the House President of the Senate
Governor
TIME APPROVED: _________
DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk
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8:24 AM
2-19-11
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ORIGINAL SENATE
JOINT RESOLUTION
NO. 0001
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3, SENATE
SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2011 GENERAL SESSION
1
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming
Constitution by recognizing and preserving the heritage of
Wyoming citizens' opportunity to fish, hunt and trap
wildlife.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING,
two-thirds of all the members of the two houses, voting
separately, concurring therein:
Section 1. The following proposal to amend Wyoming
Constitution, by creating Article 1, Section 38 is proposed
for submission to the electors of the State of Wyoming at
the next general election for approval or rejection to
become valid as a part of the Constitution if ratified by a
majority of the electors at the election:
Article 1. Section 38. Opportunity to hunt, fish and
trap.
The opportunity to fish, hunt and trap wildlife is a
heritage that shall forever be preserved to the individual
citizens of the state, subject to regulation as prescribed
by law, and does not create a right to trespass on private
property, diminish other private rights or alter the duty
of the state to manage wildlife.
Section 2. That the Secretary of State shall endorse
the following statement on the proposed amendment:
Secretary of State Notation: Constitutional Amendment B
ORIGINAL SENATE
JOINT RESOLUTION
NO. 0001
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3, SENATE
SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2011 GENERAL SESSION
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The adoption of this amendment will recognize and preserve
the heritage of Wyoming citizens' opportunity to fish, hunt
and trap wildlife, subject to regulation as prescribed by
law.
(END)
Speaker of the House President of the Senate
Governor
TIME APPROVED: _________
DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk
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9:34 AM
03-03-11
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ORIGINAL HOUSE
JOINT RESOLUTION
NO. 0001
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2011 GENERAL SESSION
1
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming
Constitution to expand the authority of district court
commissioners.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING,
two-thirds of all the members of the two houses, voting
separately, concurring therein:
Section 1. The following proposal to amend Wyoming
Constitution, Article 5, Section 14 is proposed for
submission to the electors of the State of Wyoming at the
next general election for approval or rejection to become
valid as a part of the Constitution if ratified by a
majority of the electors at the election:
Article 5, Section 14. District courts generally;
commissioners.
The legislature shall provide by law for the appointment by
the several district courts of one or more district court
commissioners (who shall be persons learned in the law) in
each organized county in which a district court is holden,
such commissioners shall have authority to perform such
chamber
business in the absence of the district judge from
the county or upon his written statement filed with the
papers, that it is improper for him to act, as may be
prescribed by law, to take depositions and perform such
other duties, and receive such compensation as shall be
prescribed by law.
Section 2. That the Secretary of State shall endorse
the following statement on the proposed amendment:
Secretary of State Notation: Constitutional Amendment C
ORIGINAL HOUSE
JOINT RESOLUTION
NO. 0001
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SIXTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2011 GENERAL SESSION
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The adoption of this amendment would expand the
authority of district court commissioners. If the
amendment is adopted, a district court commissioner could
perform additional duties assigned by a district court
judge, subject to any restrictions the legislature may
impose by law.
(END)
Speaker of the House President of the Senate
Governor
TIME APPROVED: _________
DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.
Chief Clerk
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10:13 AM
03-03-11
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