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ID SJR102
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 1, Article XIV of the Idaho Constitution to expand military duty requirements from "able-bodied male persons, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years" to "all able-bodied persons, residents of this state, age eighteen years or older"
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Removes the upper age limit of forty-five years for military service eligibility
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Removes gender-based restrictions, making military duty applicable to all persons regardless of sex
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Preserves existing exemptions for persons with conscientious scruples against bearing arms, who may pay an equivalent amount into their county school fund instead
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Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment for voter consideration at the next general election
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to Section 1, Article XIV, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho to provide that all able-bodied persons, residents of this state, age eighteen years or older be subject to military duty.
MILITARY DUTY
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/28/2013