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ID SJR103
Joint Resolution
Status
1/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
SJR103 Summary
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Proposes adding Section 23 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution designating hunting, fishing, and trapping as valued parts of Idaho's heritage to be preserved for the people.
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Establishes that these activities cannot be prohibited but remain subject to state laws, rules, and proclamations.
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Clarifies that the rights do not permit trespassing on private property, do not affect water diversion and appropriation rights, and do not diminish other private rights.
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Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and arguments as mandated by law.
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Submits the proposed amendment to Idaho voters at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Proposing a new section to the Constitution of the State of Idaho to provide that hunting, fishing and trapping are a valued part of the heritage of the State of Idaho and shall forever be preserved for the people; to provide that the exercise of this right by the people shall not be prohibited but shall be subject to the laws, rules and proclamations of the state; and to provide that the rights set forth do not create a right to trespass on private property, shall not affect rights to divert, appropriate and use water, and shall not lead to a diminution of other private rights.
RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH AND TRAP
Last Action
to Res/Env
1/25/2012