Loading chat...

ID SJR104

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 23 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution recognizing hunting, fishing, and trapping as valued parts of Idaho's heritage to be preserved for the people through state laws, rules, and proclamations.

  • Specifies that hunting, fishing, and trapping rights do not create a right to trespass on private property.

  • Clarifies that these rights do not affect water diversion, appropriation, or use rights, and do not diminish other private rights.

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment and arguments.

  • Submits the constitutional amendment to Idaho voters at the next general election for approval.

Legislative Description

Proposing a new section to the Constitution of the State of Idaho to provide that the rights to hunt, fish and trap are a valued part of the heritage of the State of Idaho and shall forever be preserved for the people through 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.

RIGHTS TO HUNT, FISH AND TRAP

Last Action

Ret'd to Res/Env

2/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment1/31/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available