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ID SJR105

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 23 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution to establish that hunting, fishing, and trapping rights are a valued part of Idaho's heritage and shall be preserved and managed through state laws, rules, and proclamations.

  • Clarifies that the hunting, fishing, and trapping rights do not grant a right to trespass on private property.

  • Specifies that the rights shall not affect existing rights to divert, appropriate, and use water or diminish other private rights.

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

  • Submits the proposed constitutional 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 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 and managed 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

to Res/Env

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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