SC0009 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
SC0009

Introduced 3/17/2023, by Sen. Dale Fowler

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

ILCON Art. I, Sec. 22.1 new

Proposes to submit to the electors of the State for adoption an amendment to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that the people have a right, which includes the right to use traditional methods, to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, subject only to the laws enacted to promote wildlife conservation and management and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Provides that hunting and fishing shall be a preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. Provides that the Section shall not be construed to limit the application of any provision of law relating to trespass or property rights. Effective upon being declared adopted.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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 add Section 22.1 to Article I of the Illinois Constitution as follows:

ARTICLE I

BILL OF RIGHTS

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

(a) The people have a right, which includes the right to use traditional methods, to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, subject only to the laws enacted to:

(1) promote wildlife conservation and management; and

(2) preserve the future of hunting and fishing.

(c) Hunting and fishing shall be a preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife.

(d) 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.