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AZ SCR1026

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Concurrent resolution expressing legislative support for removing Margaret Sanger from the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame
  • Cites multiple quotes attributed to Sanger regarding eugenics, sterilization, and population control from her writings
  • States that Sanger endorsed the 1927 Buck v. Bell Supreme Court decision allowing compulsory sterilization of individuals deemed "unfit"
  • Claims Sanger's writings expressed support for racial improvement and opposition to practices deemed contrary to racial advancement
  • Calls for Sanger's removal based on allegations that her views espoused racism and support for eugenics

Legislative Description

Removal; Margaret Sanger

Removal

Last Action

Assigned to Senate RULES Committee

6/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules6/30/2021

Full Bill Text

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