HJR 0005 Summary

• Proposes amendment to Article 1, Section 40 of the Indiana Constitution to guarantee citizens' right to engage in farming and ranching practices.

• Prohibits enactment of laws that would abridge the use of traditional or modern agricultural technology, animal production, or ranching practices.

• Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of state voters to become effective.

• Referred to Committee on Judiciary on January 7, 2013.