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AZ SCR1013

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kirsten Engel

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Proposes to amend Article II, Section 13 of the Arizona Constitution to add equal protection language prohibiting sex-based discrimination by the state.

  • Adds a new subsection (B) stating "This state shall not deny or abridge the equal protection of the laws on account of sex."

  • 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.

  • Requires voter approval through the next general election as provided by Article XXI of the Arizona Constitution.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules6/30/2021

Full Bill Text

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