This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution, specifically Article 6, Section 5, regarding the qualifications for electors and elected officials. The amendment stipulates that a person cannot be considered a qualified elector if they possess citizenship in a foreign adversary of the United States, in addition to their U.S. citizenship. To be deemed a qualified elector, individuals who hold dual citizenship must submit a written renunciation of their foreign citizenship to the Secretary of State. Furthermore, if a person seeking or holding an elected office voluntarily acquires citizenship in a foreign adversary, they will be considered to have relinquished their U.S. citizenship for the purposes of voting and holding office.
The proposed amendment includes new legal language that clarifies these requirements and processes. It emphasizes that sole citizenship in the United States is required for eligibility to vote or hold office, and it empowers the legislature to identify which countries are considered foreign adversaries. The Secretary of State is tasked with endorsing a statement that outlines the implications of this amendment, highlighting the importance of citizenship status in the context of electoral qualifications in Wyoming.