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ID SJR103
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Constitution Section 1, Article XIV to expand military duty requirement from able-bodied males ages 18-45 to all able-bodied persons ages 18 and older
- Removes age cap of 45 years for military duty eligibility
- Eliminates gender-based language restricting military duty to males
- Maintains existing exemption for persons with conscientious scruples against bearing arms, who may instead pay equivalent money into county school fund
- Directs Legislative Council to prepare required statements and Secretary of State to publish amendment and arguments for voter approval at next general election
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Senate and 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, ages eighteen years or older be subject to military duty.
MILITARY DUTY
Last Action
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate
3/20/2014
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/28/2014
Judiciary and Rules1/27/2014
Full Bill Text
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