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IN SJR0007

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Carlin Yoder

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article 1, Section 39 of the Indiana Constitution to establish a constitutional right to hunt, fish, harvest game, and engage in agricultural or commercial production of meat, fish, poultry, or dairy products.

  • Declares hunting and fishing as a valued part of heritage to be preserved for the public good, subject to laws and rules prescribed by the General Assembly.

  • Establishes hunting and fishing as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife.

  • Clarifies that the amendment does not limit laws relating to trespass or property rights.

  • Requires agreement by a second general assembly and ratification by a majority of voters to become effective.

Legislative Description

Constitutional right to hunt and fish.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2013
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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