Bill No.: SJ0001                  Drafter:  LGC

 

LSO No.:  11LSO-0278              Date Approved:  3/3/2011

 

Enrolled Act No.:  SEJR0003

 

Chapter No.:       N/A

 

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Hicks

 

Catch Title:       Right to hunt, fish and trap.

 

Subject:            Constitutional amendment addressing the

                   opportunity to hunt, fish and trap.

 

 

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

       This resolution places on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment stating that the opportunity to fish, hunt and trap wildlife is a heritage that shall forever be preserved to the individual citizens of the State.

 

       The constitutional amendment would specify that the opportunity protected is subject to regulation as prescribed by law and does not create a right to trespass on private property, diminish other private rights or alter the duty of the State to manage wildlife.