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AZ SCR1001

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Grants Congress the power to enforce the Amendment's provisions through appropriate legislation.

  • Provides that the Amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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