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NJ SCR66

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding paragraph 23 to Article I of the New Jersey Constitution to establish fishing, hunting, trapping, and harvesting of fish and wildlife as a constitutionally protected right

  • Requires fish and wildlife management laws to preserve opportunities for taking species traditionally pursued by fishermen, hunters, and trappers using traditional means and methods

  • Mandates that wildlife management be consistent with the State's duty to conserve fish and wildlife for the recreational enjoyment of future generations

  • Establishes traditional fishing, hunting, and trapping methods as the preferred means for controlling invasive or overpopulated species

  • Requires submission to voters at the next general election occurring more than three months after legislative approval, with publication in each county at least three months prior to the vote

Legislative Description

Proposes constitutional amendment to preserve right of people to fish, hunt, trap and harvest fish and wildlife.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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