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FL H8003

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on behalf of the State of Florida
  • The amendment prohibits denial or abridgment of equality of rights under law by the United States or any state on account of sex
  • 35 of the necessary 38 states have already ratified the amendment as of the resolution's introduction
  • Grants Congress power to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation, with the amendment taking effect two years after ratification
  • Requires Florida's Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to the U.S. President, Congress leadership, and relevant federal agencies

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Federal Affairs Subcommittee2/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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