SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION M

February 8, 2001, Introduced by Senator JAYE and referred to the Committee on Natural

Resources and Environmental Affairs.

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 access natural resources.

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 access natural

resources, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of

the state:

1 ARTICLE I

2 SEC. 25. THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACCESS NATURAL

3 RESOURCES, SUBJECT ONLY TO RESTRICTIONS ON METHODS, SEASONS,

4 TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF ACCESS THAT ARE PRESCRIBED BY LAW AND

5 NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OR THE CONSERVATION OR ENHANCEMENT OF

6 THE NATURAL 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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