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FL S0054

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Margolis

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits denial or abridgment of equality of rights under the law based on sex.
  • Authorizes Congress to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation.
  • Specifies the amendment takes effect two years after ratification.
  • Notes that 35 of the necessary 38 states have already ratified the amendment as of the bill's consideration.
  • Directs Florida's Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to federal officials including the President, congressional leadership, and the General Services Administrator.

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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