Bill > SJR7

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would explicitly establish a constitutional right for people to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife using traditional methods. The proposed amendment would be subject to laws and rules designed to promote wildlife conservation, maintain natural resources, and preserve the future of these activities. Specifically, the resolution declares public hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife harvesting as the preferred method of wildlife management and control. The amendment includes important limitations, explicitly stating that it would not modify existing laws related to eminent domain, trespass, property rights, or water resources. If adopted, the proposed constitutional amendment would first be published and then referred to the next general assembly for further consideration before ultimately being submitted to Iowa voters for ratification. This type of resolution represents a formal process to enshrine hunting and fishing rights directly into the state's constitutional framework, providing additional legal protection for these traditional outdoor activities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Natural Resources And Environment (Senate)

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