Proposed Constitutional Amendment: Changes to Fish and Wildlife Commission

Original title: Joint Resolution/Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The amendment would change the composition of the commission that regulates hunting, fishing, and marine life management in Florida, requiring specific academic and professional credentials for a portion of its members and limiting commissioners to two terms.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The agency's size, membership qualifications, and appointment schedule would be fundamentally altered.

Florida residents

Residents would vote on the amendment, which declares their collective stewardship over state wildlife.

Governor

The Governor is tasked with appointing nine commissioners under the new qualification and scheduling requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution proposes a state constitutional amendment to increase the size of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and set new professional requirements for its members. If approved by voters, it would also formally declare that the state's wildlife belongs to all residents and must be managed for future generations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What would happen to current commissioners if this passes?

The amendment includes a schedule to vacate current seats between January 2027 and January 2028, requiring the Governor to appoint new members who meet the updated qualifications.

Does this change who owns the state's wildlife?

The amendment adds language to the Constitution declaring that wild animal, fresh water aquatic, and marine life belong to all people of the state and must be managed for future generations.

Can commissioners serve indefinitely?

No, the amendment limits commissioners to a maximum of two terms, whether consecutive or not.

Why It Matters

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Professionalization of Commission

The amendment shifts the commission from a general appointment model to one requiring specific postgraduate academic and professional credentials for a subset of members.

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