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FL S0068

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Arthenia Joyner

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Florida Legislature ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was approved by Congress on March 22, 1972
  • The amendment establishes that equality of rights under 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
  • 35 of the necessary 38 states had already ratified the amendment at the time of this resolution
  • Secretary of State of Florida must forward certified copies to federal officials including the President, Congress leadership, and General Services Administrator

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/27/2013

Full Bill Text

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