2/12/25 Bills Review
The following bills are CONSTITUTIONAL because they obey and defend several Wyoming State Constitution provisions.
HB0147 Prohibition of institutional discrimination;
SF0103 Terminating and defunding diversity, equity and inclusion.
Both bills eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agendas in Wyoming which are proven to discriminate against people based on race and sex. HB0147 prohibits governmental entities from engaging in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy; prohibiting governmental entities engaging in institutional discrimination; prohibiting required attendance for certain programs or trainings. SF0103 generally prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and mandates by state agencies and educational institutions.
Wyoming State Constitution
Article 1, Section 2. Equality of all
In their inherent right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, all members of the human race are equal.
Article 1, Section 3. Equal political rights.
Since equality in the enjoyment of natural and civil rights is only made sure through political equality, the laws of this state affecting the political rights and privileges of its citizens shall be without distinction of race, color, sex, or any circumstance or condition whatsoever other than individual incompetency, or unworthiness duly ascertained by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Article 7, Section 10. No discrimination between pupils.
In none of the public schools so established and maintained shall distinction or discrimination be made on account of sex, race or color.
Article 7, Section 18. Establishment of institutions.
Such charitable, reformatory and penal institutions as the claims of humanity and the public good may require, shall be established and supported by the state in such manner as the legislature may prescribe. They shall be supervised as prescribed by law.