HC0032 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
HC0032

Introduced , by Rep. Sue Scherer

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

ILCON Art. I, Sec. 22.1 new

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that people have a right to hunt and fish as it is a valued part of our heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public good.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Article I by adding Section 22.1 as follows:

ARTICLE I

BILL OF RIGHTS

(ILCON Art. I, Sec. 22.1 new) SECTION 22.1. RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH

The people have a right to hunt and fish as it is a valued part of our heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public good, subject only to the laws prescribed by the General Assembly and rules prescribed by the virtue of the authority of the General Assembly. Hunting and fishing shall be the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. This Section shall not be construed to limit the application of any provision of law relating to trespass or property rights.

SCHEDULE

This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.