AZ HCR2054

Arizona House Concurrent Resolution 2054 ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was adopted by Congress on March 22, 1972.

The amendment guarantees that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.

Congress is granted power to enforce the amendment's provisions through appropriate legislation, with the amendment taking effect two years after ratification.

The Secretary of State of Arizona is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.