The Senate already has passed a similar amendment but it was worded differently. The change would have to pass two consecutive legislatures and be approved in a statewide referendum to be added to the constitution. Supporters, who include Attorney General Jim Doyle, say constitutional protection is necessary because laws protecting hunting are too vulnerable to politics and social change.
Critics say the amendment is unnecessary.
The resolution number is AJR 1. Black, who previously served as assistant minority leader, said members of the party's caucus decided it was time for a change in leadership, but would not be more specific. Assembly Republicans widened their majority from nine seats after November's election to 13 seats, with a 56-43 advantage. Krug, the first woman to hold the job, was the first woman to serve in that leadership position. Caucus chairman Peter Bock, D-Milwaukee, said Krug joined in the unanimous vote to install Black as the new minority leader.