14th+State+Legislature


 * 14th State Legislature **
 * Dates:** January 9 - February 17, 1917
 * Senate Membership:** 27, 16 Republicans, 11 Democrats
 * Senate President:** Joseph W. Todd
 * House Membership:** 57, 32 Republicans, 25 Democrats
 * Speaker of the House:** W.K. Jones
 * Major Topics & Events:**
 * Adopted Verna (Keays) Keyes design as the official state flag of Wyoming. (SEA 6)
 * Adopted the Indian paintbrush ( // Castillija linariaefolia // ) as the official state flower of Wyoming. (SEA 7)
 * Created the Highway Department.
 * Created the office of Commissioner of Labor Statistics.


 * Additional Resources **
 * Wyoming Legislation.org (accessed January 2016) //includes bill jackets and House and Senate journals for the session//