With appropriate amendments SF0011 could defend PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
The bill creates a felony offense for using fraudulent documents to gain or remain in possession of property. It addresses home title theft and other forms of fraud/forgery criminals might use to illegally obtain another person(s) property.
Article 1, Section 36 of the Wyoming State Constitution recognizes “The enumeration in this constitution, of certain rights shall not be construed to deny, impair, or disparage others retained by the people.”
Article 1, Section 32 (Eminent domain), Article 1, Section 33 (Compensation for property taken), and Article 1, Section 39 (Opportunity to hunt, fish and trap… does not create a right to trespass on private property) of the Wyoming State Constitution recognizes private property rights of WY citizens.
Bill Issues:
| 1) The bill defines “Property” as “residential real property improved by a dwelling, structure or other building”. It does NOT include Open Land. |
Suggested Amendments/Corrections:
| 1) Replace “Property” with “Real Property” and define as: the land plus anything growing on it, attached to it or erected on it, including man-made objects, such as buildings and any structures. |
If legislators reject this logical and straight-forward approach to amending this necessary bill, citizens need to question why their representatives are afraid to defend their constituent’s private property rights.