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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people of the state have a right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2025
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 13, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SJR 7
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SJR 7 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SJR 7 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If passed, this amendment would add a right to the Iowa Constitution for people to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife. It would also make these activities a preferred way for the state to manage wildlife populations. However, the state can still pass laws to protect these resources, and this change would not affect existing laws regarding property rights or trespassing.1
Read the official explanation
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people of this state have the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, subject to laws enacted by the general assembly that preserve the future of hunting, fishing, trapping, and harvesting wildlife. _____ relating to eminent domain, trespass, property rights, or water resources. The resolution, if adopted, would be published and then referred to the next general assembly (92nd) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 17, 2025. On February 19, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 20, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Lobbying
13 for · 4 against · 9 undecided · Who →
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Tried before
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Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.
Tried before
This idea has been filed in 3 earlier General Assemblies. None got through a chamber.
- HJR 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people …90th General Assembly · Renumbered as HJR 6 · same titleCleared committee
- HJR 6 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people …90th General Assembly · Approved by committee · same titleCleared committee
- SJR 12 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people …90th General Assembly · Approved by committee · same titleCleared committee
- SJR 8 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people …90th General Assembly · Renumbered as SJR 12 · same titleCleared committee
- HJR 8 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people …89th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · same titleCleared committee
- SJR 14 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa providing that the people …88th General Assembly · In committee · very similarCleared committee
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