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ID SJR106
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds new Section 23 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution to preserve the rights to hunt, fish, and trap as a valued part of the state's heritage, to be managed through state laws, rules, and proclamations.
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Specifies that hunting, fishing, and trapping rights do not authorize trespassing on private property or diminish other private rights.
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Clarifies that these rights do not affect water diversion, appropriation, use rights, or establish minimum water requirements in any water body.
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Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Idaho voters at the next general election.
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Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and supporting arguments.
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, or establish any minimum amount of water in any water body, and shall not lead to a diminution of other private rights.
RIGHTS TO HUNT, FISH AND TRAP
Last Action
to Res/Con
2/28/2012