The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Wyoming Constitution, specifically Article 1, Section 29, to prohibit foreign adversaries and certain foreign entities from owning property within the state. The amendment introduces new legal language that clarifies that, while no distinction shall be made by law between resident aliens and citizens regarding property rights, foreign adversaries and prohibited foreign entities identified by the legislature as threats to national security will not have the right to possess, enjoy, or inherit property. This includes all interests in real property, real estate, and any associated surface, subsurface, airspace, or mineral interests.
If ratified by a majority of voters in the next general election, this amendment would formally establish these restrictions in the state constitution, thereby enhancing the state's ability to safeguard its property rights against potential threats posed by foreign entities. The Secretary of State is tasked with endorsing a statement that outlines the implications of this amendment, emphasizing the exclusion of foreign adversaries from property ownership in Wyoming.