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ID SJR102

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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"

  • Removes the upper age limit of forty-five years for military service eligibility

  • Removes gender-based restrictions, making military duty applicable to all persons regardless of sex

  • Preserves existing exemptions for persons with conscientious scruples against bearing arms, who may pay an equivalent amount into their county school fund instead

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/28/2013
Judiciary and Rules2/27/2013

Full Bill Text

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