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WY HJ0008

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Webb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Wyoming Constitution Article 6, Section 5 to prohibit U.S. citizens who simultaneously hold citizenship in a "foreign adversary" country from voting or holding elected office in Wyoming

  • Dual citizens with foreign adversary nations may regain voting eligibility by submitting a written renunciation of foreign citizenship to the Secretary of State

  • Candidates or current elected officials who voluntarily acquire citizenship in a foreign adversary would be deemed to have relinquished U.S. citizenship for purposes of office qualification

  • Wyoming legislature would be responsible for determining which countries qualify as "foreign adversaries"

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers and ratification by majority of voters at the next general election to take effect

Legislative Description

Citizenship-sole allegiance to the United States.

Last Action

Did not Consider for Introduction

2/13/2026

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