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AZ SCR1001
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was adopted by Congress on March 22, 1972, by two-thirds majorities in both houses.
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The Amendment states that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.
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Grants Congress the power to enforce the Amendment's provisions through appropriate legislation.
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Provides that the Amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.
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Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Legislative Description
Ratification; equal rights amendment.
Last Action
Referred to Senate GOV Committee
1/12/2016