Bill > HJR5

This Joint Resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to Article 2, which is the section of the state's constitution that deals with the Bill of Rights. The core provision is to establish that the people of New Mexico have a right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, but this right must be exercised in a way that follows existing laws and rules for managing wildlife. Importantly, this proposed constitutional right would not override laws that prevent trespassing on private property or that protect property rights. The resolution also specifies that this proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the people for approval or rejection at the next general election or a special election called before then.