The bill is a joint resolution from the Wyoming Legislature requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would allow both states and Congress to impose reasonable limits on political contributions aimed at influencing elections. It 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. The resolution argues that unlimited election spending, equated with "free speech" by the U.S. Supreme Court, undermines the voices of actual constituents and poses risks to self-governance and federalism.
The proposed amendment would enable states and Congress to set spending limits while distinguishing between natural persons and artificial entities, such as corporations and unions. The resolution calls for the Secretary of State of Wyoming to transmit copies of this resolution to key federal officials, including the President and members of Congress, to advocate for this constitutional change.