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AZ SCR1013
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kirsten Engel
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AI Summary
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Proposes to amend Article II, Section 13 of the Arizona Constitution to add equal protection language prohibiting sex-based discrimination by the state.
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Adds a new subsection (B) stating "This state shall not deny or abridge the equal protection of the laws on account of sex."
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Modifies existing subsection (A) regarding equal privileges and immunities by clarifying that privileges granted to citizens or corporations must equally belong to all citizens or corporations on the same terms.
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Requires voter approval through the next general election as provided by Article XXI of the Arizona Constitution.
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Introduced by Senators Engel, Alston, Otondo, and Steele, along with Representatives Andrade, Fernandez, Jermaine, Pawlik, Powers Hannley, Rodriguez, and Schwiebert.
Legislative Description
Equal rights; equal protection
Constitution Of Arizona
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
6/30/2021