Wyoming § 28-4-101 - Initial calling of house to order; election of temporary speaker.
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§ 28-4-101. Initial calling of house to order; election of temporary speaker.
Upon the assemblage of the state legislature upon the first day of each regular session thereof, it shall be the duty of the secretary of state to call the house of representatives to order at twelve (12:00) o'clock noon, calling the roll of members entitled to seats according to the certificate of the state canvassing board, filed in the office of secretary of state, whereupon it shall be his duty to call for the nomination and election of a temporary speaker, upon the election of whom the secretary of state shall forthwith surrender his place to the duly elected temporary presiding officer.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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