Iowa HJR2007 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to guarantee a fundamental right to a clean environment.

Iowa HJR2007 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to establish a fundamental right to a clean environment. The amendment, known as the "Aldo Leopold Amendment," guarantees that every person has a right to access clean water and clean air, free from contaminants and pollutants. The state is tasked with conserving and restoring public natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Any infringements on these rights will be subject to strict scrutiny, the highest level of judicial review.

Iowa HJR2007 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to guarantee a fundamental right to a clean environment.

Iowa HJR2007 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to establish a fundamental right to a clean environment. The amendment, known as the "Aldo Leopold Amendment," guarantees that every person has a right to access clean water and clean air, free from contaminants and pollutants. The state is tasked with conserving and restoring public natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Any infringements on these rights will be subject to strict scrutiny, the highest level of judicial review.