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Committee hears proposal to add right to hunt and fish to Ohio Constitution
Summary
Sen. Huffman testified on SJR 8, which would add Section 23 to Article I to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish and, if approved by the legislature, place the measure on the November 26 ballot; he cited economic impact numbers and said hunting would be the "preferred" method for wildlife management but would not bar other tools.
Senator Huffman presented sponsored testimony in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 8, which would add Section 23 to Article I of the Ohio Constitution to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish. Huffman told the committee that if the General Assembly approves the resolution, it would appear on the November 26 general election ballot for voters to decide. "If the general assembly…
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