Bill No.: SJ0003                  Drafter:  JWL

LSO No.:  07LSO-0575              Effective Date:

Enrolled Act No.:  SEJR0001

Chapter No.:

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Decaria

Catch Title:       Oath of office.

Subject:  Proposes a constitutional amendment to revise the form of the oath of office for public officials.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Article 6, Section 20 of the Wyoming Constitution establishes the form for the oath of office administered to all senators and representatives and all judicial, state and county officers.

· This act proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify and modernize the oath of office to be:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of Wyoming; that I have not knowingly violated any law related to my election or appointment, or caused it to be done by others; and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.