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, thereby enabling them to establish regulations on 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. By calling for this amendment, the Wyoming Legislature aims to restore balance in political discourse and ensure that the interests of actual constituents are represented in the electoral process.