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IA HJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Iowa Constitution establishing the right of Iowans to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife, including through traditional methods

  • Subjects the right to laws and rules that promote wildlife conservation and management, maintain natural resources for public use, and preserve the future of hunting, fishing, trapping, and harvesting

  • Designates public hunting, fishing, trapping, and harvesting as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife populations

  • Specifies the amendment shall not modify existing laws relating to eminent domain, trespass, property rights, or water resources

  • Requires publication for three months before the next general election, then referral to the 92nd General Assembly for adoption before submission to voters for ratification

Legislative Description

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people of the state have a right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife.(Formerly HJR 1.)

Last Action

Referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 894.

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/3/2025

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