Bill > HJR1

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa State Constitution that would explicitly establish and protect the right of Iowa residents to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife. The proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee these activities while allowing the state legislature and natural resource commission to enact reasonable laws and rules that promote wildlife conservation and management. Specifically, the resolution stipulates that hunting, fishing, trapping, and harvesting wildlife will be considered a preferred method of wildlife control, and that these rights can be exercised using traditional methods. The amendment includes important limitations, clarifying that it does not alter existing laws related to eminent domain, property rights, trespass, or water resources. If approved, the proposed amendment would first be referred to the next general assembly for adoption and then submitted to Iowa voters for final ratification through a public vote.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HJR1