WY 2026 SJ 2 - Upholding The Principles of Federalism

1. Enduring Local Prosperity

Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation?

Result: N/A

2. Flexible Self-Reliance
Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and economic circumstances? Will this help individuals and communities move away from ongoing reliance on government programs,subsidies and mandates, and toward independence and resilience?

Result: ✅ Passes

By emphasizing state authority over elections and campaign finance, SJ 2 reflects a philosophical commitment to self-governance and decentralization. It reinforces the idea that states should retain flexibility to govern core democratic functions without federal overreach.

3. Private Property Rights

Does this policy remove institutional barriers, so that individuals or businesses may more easily use their land, property and labor in ways that do not violate the rights of others?

Result: N/A

4. Transparent Constitutional Government

Is this policy limited to carrying out the functions of a small and transparent government as described in the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, while dividing power appropriately between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of Wyoming's government?

Result: ✅ Passes

SJ 2 strongly aligns with the principle of transparent constitutional government by explicitly invoking federalism and the constitutional balance of power between states and the federal government. The resolution frames its argument around adherence to constitutional design, particularly the role of states in governing elections.

5. Responsible Taxation & Spending

Question:Will this policy reduce government spending, broaden the tax base, simplify tax policy or lower tax/fee intake?

Result: N/A

6. Local and State Control

Will this policy return power to Wyoming families or local governments from state government? Or will this policy transfer power to state government from the federal government?

Result: ✅ Passes

Local and state control is the central purpose of SJ 2. The resolution urges Congress to respect and restore state authority over election administration and campaign finance, asserting that these matters are best governed at the state level.

7. Voluntary Exchange & Individual Choice

Does this policy remove obstacles from business and consumers engaging in voluntary, mutually beneficial transactions, ultimately giving consumers more choices?

Result: N/A

8. Profit Motive & Fair Competition

Does this policy encourage entrepreneurs and businesses to seek profits through calculated risks based on market prices rather than government signals, lowering prices for consumers?

Result: N/A

9. Electoral Accountability

Does this policy assist Wyomingites in voting more securely and/or easily for eligible candidates in transparent elections for public office? Or provide mechanisms for holding elected or nonelected officials accountable for their actions to the people of Wyoming?

Result: N/A

10. Generational Resource Stewardship

Would this policy ensure Wyoming's natural resources can be shared across current and future generations of Wyomingites?

✅

Final Verdict: Passes the WyLiberty Policy Compass 

Score: 3 Pass | 0 Caution | 0 Fail | 7 Not Applicable

Summary:

Wyoming's SJ 2 scores positively on 3 of 3 considered Compass Points, leading Wyoming Liberty Group to support this legislation. It "calls upon the members of the Wyoming congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism," asserting that "all power is inherent in the people" and that states should govern election law under the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution. The resolution emphasizes that "the states have long served as laboratories of democracy" and that a "robust system of state-led election governance" helps ensure that the people determine how best to "protect their representation and participation in the democratic process." It calls on federal representatives to support "appropriate action, including the adoption of an amendment to the United States Constitution that affirms the authority of the states to govern their elections … and election processes" and to transmit copies to congressional leaders.