RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS.

This bill (HJ 7) proposes amending the state constitution to establish a fundamental right for all residents to clean air, water, soil, ecosystems, and a stable climate. It requires the state to protect these environmental rights equitably for everyone, regardless of race, gender, or income, and to act as a trustee for natural resources like water, air, and land for current and future generations. The amendment also prohibits diverting funds meant for environmental protection and states that these rights are as strong as other basic rights, allowing residents to directly enforce them in court. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, this would create a new constitutional standard for environmental protection in the state.