SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION P

January 25, 2000, Introduced by Senator JAYE and referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state con-

stitution of 1963, by adding section 26 to article I, to recog-

nize a right to hunt and take game.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state con-

stitution of 1963, to recognize a right to hunt and take game, is

proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:

1 ARTICLE I

2 SEC. 26. THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND TAKE GAME,

3 SUBJECT ONLY TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, HARVEST LIMITS, AND

4 RESTRICTIONS ON METHODS, SEASONS, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF HUNTING

5 AND TAKING THAT ARE PRESCRIBED BY LAW AND NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC

6 SAFETY OR THE CONSERVATION OR ENHANCEMENT OF THE NATURAL

7 RESOURCES OF THE STATE.

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1 Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be

2 submitted to the people of the state at the next general election

3 in the manner provided by law.

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