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AZ HCR2014
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Thorpe
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AI Summary
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Proposes a new Section 38 to be added to Article II of the Arizona Constitution establishing a constitutional right for citizens to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife lawfully.
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Vests exclusive authority to regulate hunting, fishing, and wildlife harvesting methods and seasons in the state legislature, which may delegate rulemaking to a game and fish commission.
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Prohibits laws or rules that unreasonably restrict hunting, fishing, harvesting wildlife, or the use of traditional means and methods, with regulations limited to wildlife conservation and management purposes.
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Establishes lawful public hunting and fishing as a preferred method of wildlife management and control.
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposed constitutional amendment to voters at the next general election for approval.
Legislative Description
Hunting and fishing; constitutional rights
Last Action
Referred to House GHE Committee
2/17/2015