SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION N
November 4, 1999, Introduced by Senators JAYE, MC COTTER and DUNASKISS and referred to the Committee on Government Operations. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state con- stitution of 1963, by adding section 25 to article I, to recog- nize a right to catch and take fish. 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 catch and take fish, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state: 1 ARTICLE I 2 SEC. 25. THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CATCH AND TAKE FISH, 3 SUBJECT ONLY TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, HARVEST LIMITS, AND 4 RESTRICTIONS ON METHODS, SEASONS, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF CATCH- 5 ING AND TAKING THAT ARE PRESCRIBED BY LAW AND NECESSARY FOR 6 PUBLIC SAFETY OR THE CONSERVATION OR ENHANCEMENT OF THE NATURAL 7 RESOURCES OF THE STATE. 03505'99 TMV 2 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. 03505'99 Final page. TMV