AN ACT proposing to amend Section 1 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the environment.
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Summary
The bill adds an eighth right to the state constitution, giving every person a right to clean air, pure water, and ecologically healthy habitats, and declares the Commonwealth’s natural resources as common property for current and future generations. It also outlines how the amendment must be published and placed on the ballot for voter approval. If adopted, the amendment would affect all Kentuckians and guide state stewardship of the environment.
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