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FL S0088

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Arthenia Joyner

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Origin

Senate

2015 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.
  • Notes that 35 of the necessary 38 states have already ratified the amendment, which was approved by Congress on March 22, 1972.
  • Grants Congress enforcement power through appropriate legislation to implement the amendment's provisions.
  • Specifies the amendment takes effect two years after ratification.
  • Directs the Florida Secretary of State to forward certified copies to federal officials including the President, U.S. Secretary of State, and Congressional leadership.

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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