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IA HJR7
Joint Resolution
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Designates public hunting, fishing, trapping, and harvesting as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife populations
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Specifies the amendment shall not modify existing laws relating to eminent domain, trespass, property rights, or water resources
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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