Bill > HJR7

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa State Constitution that would explicitly establish and protect the right of citizens to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife. The proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee these rights while still allowing the state legislature to create laws and rules that support wildlife conservation, resource management, and the sustainable future of these activities. Specifically, the resolution declares that public hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife harvesting shall be a preferred method of managing wildlife populations. The amendment includes important limitations, clarifying that it does not modify existing laws related to eminent domain, property rights, trespassing, or water resources. If approved, the proposed amendment would first be referred to the next general assembly for consideration and then submitted to Iowa voters for final ratification through a public vote. This type of constitutional amendment aims to provide explicit legal protection for traditional outdoor recreational and resource management activities, ensuring that hunting and fishing remain important cultural practices in the state while maintaining environmental conservation principles.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Natural Resources (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HJR7