Proposes constitutional amendments to declare stewardship of animal life and revise Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission membership.

This bill proposes amendments to the Florida State Constitution to declare that wild animal life, fresh water aquatic life, and marine life belong to all Florida residents and must be conserved and sustainably managed. It revises the composition of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, requiring certain members to have postgraduate degrees and direct experience in conservation. The commission will have nine members appointed by the governor, with staggered five-year terms.

Proposes constitutional amendments to declare stewardship of animal life and revise Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission membership.

This bill proposes amendments to the Florida State Constitution to declare that wild animal life, fresh water aquatic life, and marine life belong to all Florida residents and must be conserved and sustainably managed. It revises the composition of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, requiring certain members to have postgraduate degrees and direct experience in conservation. The commission will have nine members appointed by the governor, with staggered five-year terms.