IA HJR2007

Proposes adding Section 1B to Article 1 of the Iowa Constitution, establishing a fundamental right for every person to access clean water and clean air free from contaminants, pollutants, disease, injury, and other hazards.

Designates the state as trustee of public natural resources, requiring it to conserve and restore all public waters (including aquifers and groundwater) and air for the benefit of current and future generations.

Makes the right self-executing upon ratification, meaning no additional legislation is required for enforcement.

Subjects any infringement upon this right to strict scrutiny, the highest level of judicial review.

Names the proposed amendment the "Aldo Leopold Amendment" and requires passage by two consecutive general assemblies before submission to voters for ratification.