This joint resolution from the Wyoming Legislature calls upon Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would empower both states and Congress to impose reasonable limits on political contributions aimed at influencing elections. The resolution emphasizes the importance of political equality and the need to protect the integrity of elections from undue influence by wealthy special interests, including corporations and unions. It argues that the current interpretation of the First Amendment by the United States Supreme Court, which equates unlimited election spending with free speech, undermines the political voice of individual constituents and poses risks of systemic corruption.

The proposed amendment would allow states and Congress to differentiate between natural persons and artificial entities in terms of political contributions, thereby enabling more effective regulation of election spending. The resolution highlights the historical context of the framers of the Constitution, who intended for states to have the authority to amend the Constitution to enhance self-government and liberty. It concludes with a directive for the Secretary of State of Wyoming to send copies of the resolution to key federal officials and members of the Wyoming Congressional Delegation.