A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of the people to a clean environment.

HJR 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment in Iowa that would add a new right to a clean and healthy environment to the state constitution. It states that every person has the right to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and ecologically healthy habitats, with the state designated as a trustee responsible for conserving public natural resources (like air, water, and lands) for all people, including future generations. The amendment is self-executing, meaning it would take effect without additional laws, and any state actions infringing on these rights would face strict legal scrutiny. This proposal must now be approved by the next Iowa General Assembly before being submitted to voters for ratification.