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FL S0264

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Audrey Gibson

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Origin

Senate

2018 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 law on account of sex
  • Notes that 35 of the necessary 38 states have already ratified the amendment, which was approved by Congress on a two-thirds majority and sent to states for ratification on March 22, 1972
  • Amendment includes provisions allowing Congress to enforce the equal rights protections through appropriate legislation and specifies the amendment takes effect two years after ratification
  • Directs the Florida Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the U.S. President, U.S. Secretary of State, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and the General Services Administration

Legislative Description

Equal Rights for Men and Women

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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