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FL S0074

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Arthenia Joyner

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was approved by Congress on March 22, 1972, and sent to states for ratification
  • Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex
  • Grants Congress power to enforce the amendment's provisions through appropriate legislation
  • Specifies the amendment shall take effect two years after ratification
  • Requires the Florida Secretary of State to forward certified copies of the resolution to federal officials including the President, Secretary of State, and congressional leadership

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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