After a constitutional amendment passes two-thirds in both houses, how is it approved?

After a constitutional amendment passes two-thirds in both houses, how is it approved?

• A. It goes to the governor for automatic approval.
• B. It is approved by a majority in the next regular election.
• C. It requires approval by the federal government.
• D. It must receive unanimous state legislative consent in a special session.

Answer: (B)

After two-thirds of both chambers approve a constitutional amendment, it goes to the people for a vote in the next regular election. A simple majority of voters who cast ballots on the measure is enough to approve it, and then it becomes part of the Wyoming Constitution. The governor doesn’t automatically approve amendments, federal approval isn’t needed, and there isn’t a requirement for unanimous legislative consent or a special-session action. The final say rests with the voters in the general election.

After two-thirds of both chambers approve a constitutional amendment, it goes to the people for a vote in the next regular election. A simple majority of voters who cast ballots on the measure is enough to approve it, and then it becomes part of the Wyoming Constitution. The governor doesn’t automatically approve amendments, federal approval isn’t needed, and there isn’t a requirement for unanimous legislative consent or a special-session action. The final say rests with the voters in the general election.