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FL S0286

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution on behalf of the State of Florida
  • The ERA prohibits denial or abridgment of equality of rights under the law by the United States or any state on account of sex
  • Notes that 35 of the required 38 states have already ratified the amendment since it was sent to states on March 22, 1972
  • The amendment would take effect two years after ratification
  • Directs the Secretary of State of Florida to forward certified copies to the President, U.S. Secretary of State, congressional leaders, and the Administrator of General Services

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2011

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