Resolution 2024-209 RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 2 0 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT 2, A
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE
RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida ("Board"),
has been made aware of Amendment 2, a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that is
scheduled to appear on the November 5, 2024 ballot; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 2, titled as "Right to Fish and Hunt", would amend the Florida
Constitution to preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods,
as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife;
and
WHEREAS, the amendment does not limit the authority granted to the Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission under Section 9 of Article IV of the State Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that the amendment is necessary to prevent future
legislation unreasonably restricting the right to fish and hunt in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that the passage of Amendment 2 would be beneficial to
the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Collier County and the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, expresses its support of Amendment 2.
ADOPTED upon majority vote this 22nd day of October, 2024.
:AT.T. s'T)1, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
_,:` Crystal K. Iinzel, Clerk of Courts COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By; aC By:
4' , Deputy Clerk
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Jeffrey A. 1 atz, w, County Attorney