Post by subzero350 on Jan 13, 2015 19:53:07 GMT -5
Senate Joint Resolution 2, authored and introduced by Senator Brent Steele (R-44), is a measure that would create a state Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish. SJR 2 is critical to protect Indiana’s rich hunting heritage for future generations. The language in this resolution was passed by both legislative chambers in 2014 and is required to be passed again this year or next year to qualify for the ballot for the 2016 General Election.
Digest: [This bill] Provides that the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife is a valued part of Indiana's heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public good. 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 prescribed by the general assembly and rules prescribed by virtue of the authority of the general assembly to: (1) promote wildlife conservation and management; and (2) preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Provides that hunting and fishing are the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. Provides that this constitutional amendment does not limit the application of any laws relating to trespass or property rights. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.
Digest: [This bill] Provides that the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife is a valued part of Indiana's heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public good. 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 prescribed by the general assembly and rules prescribed by virtue of the authority of the general assembly to: (1) promote wildlife conservation and management; and (2) preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Provides that hunting and fishing are the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. Provides that this constitutional amendment does not limit the application of any laws relating to trespass or property rights. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.
So what exactly is this bill going to do? How will it affect licenses?
