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AR SJR19
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Arkansas General Assembly ratifies a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing equality of rights under law regardless of sex.
- Amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equality of rights on account of sex.
- Congress receives power to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation.
- Amendment takes effect two years after the date of ratification.
- Secretary of State must notify the Archivist of the United States and send copies to both Arkansas U.S. Senators, all four U.S. Representatives from Arkansas, the Vice President, and the Speaker of the House with request for Congressional Record publication.
Legislative Description
Ratifying The Proposed Amendment To The United States Constitution Providing That Equality Of Rights Under The Law Shall Not Be Denied Or Abridged By The United States Or Any State On Account Of Sex.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/11/2013
Full Bill Text
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