Wyoming legislation · 2026 Budget Session
Wyoming SJ2: Upholding the principles of federalism.
Status: Failed, February 11, 2026
A JOINT RESOLUTION calling upon the members of the Wyoming congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism.
What the bill says
A joint resolution for A JOINT RESOLUTION calling upon the members of the Wyoming congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism.
From the introduced text, January 5, 2026:
A JOINT RESOLUTION for A JOINT RESOLUTION calling upon the members of the Wyoming congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism. WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 1 of the Wyoming Constitution provides that "All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness; for the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper"; and SJ0002 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0234 WHEREAS, the Wyoming Constitution recognizes that "equality in the enjoyment of natural and civil rights is only made sure through political equality"; and WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution affirms that any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or to the people, reinforcing the principle of federalism; and WHEREAS, the states have long served as laboratories of democracy, uniquely positioned to establish election laws and policies that reflect the needs and interests of their citizens; and WHEREAS, the people of Wyoming have compelling sovereign interests in fostering robust political debate and selfgovernment, protecting the free speech interests of all persons, securing the liberty and political equality of Wyoming's citizens, guarding against corruption and advancing the principles …
Sponsors
- Byron, Andrew (R, H22)
- Campbell, Elissa (R, H56)
- Connolly, Marilyn (R, H40)
- Harshman, Steve (R, H37)
- Wylie, Cody (R, H39)
- Cooper, Ed (R, S20) · primary sponsor
- Crago, Barry (R, S22)
- Crum, Gary (R, S10)
- Driskill, Ogden (R, S01)
- Landen, Bill (R, S27)
- Tara Nethercott (R, S04)
- Pappas, Stephan (R, S07)
Latest actions
- : S Failed Introduction 18-13-0-0-0
- : S Received for Introduction
- : Bill Number Assigned
Votes
- S Failed Introduction 18-13-0-0-0 (February 11, 2026): 18 yea, 13 nay, failed
Subjects: Upholding the principles of federalism.
Common questions
- What is SJ2?
- SJ2 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Upholding the principles of federalism.
- What does SJ2 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution for A JOINT RESOLUTION calling upon the members of the Wyoming congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism.
- What is the status of SJ2?
- Failed as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: S Failed Introduction 18-13-0-0-0 (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJ2?
- Cooper, Ed (R, S20), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJ2?
- On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0002
Source: official Wyoming record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.