HJR 1 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint resolution 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.

HJR 1 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Iowa's Constitution that guarantees residents the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife using traditional methods. This right would be subject to "reasonable laws" by the legislature and "reasonable rules" by the natural resource commission, which must promote wildlife conservation, maintain public access to natural resources, and ensure future hunting/fishing opportunities. The amendment also specifies that public hunting and fishing should be a "preferred means" for managing wildlife populations. It explicitly states this change won't affect existing laws on property rights, trespass, or water resources.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 13, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HJR 7.
legislature
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 13. Nays, 8.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2025 12:30PM RM 304.
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Fisher, Gjerde and Wulf.
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dean Fisher
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