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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish the Right to Hunt and Fish

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Proposing an amendment to the Maine Constitution to establish the right to hunt and fish.

This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to ensure the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest game and fish, including through traditional methods, is protected. It allows for reasonable laws and rules to promote wildlife conservation and management. Public hunting and fishing are designated as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife. The amendment would not affect laws on eminent domain, trespass, or property rights.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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59 Nay

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13 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 3, 2025

House

RELEASED.