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ID HJR002

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Wintrow

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding a new Section 24 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution providing that equality of rights and responsibilities under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex

  • Grants the Legislature power to enforce the sex equality provision through appropriate legislation

  • Directs submission of the proposed amendment to Idaho voters at the next general election with a specific ballot question

  • Requires the Legislative Council to prepare statements as required by Idaho Code Section 67-453

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed constitutional amendment and supporting arguments as required by law

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to Article I of the Constitution of the State of Idaho by the addition of a new Section 24 regarding the rights and responsibilities of the sexes.

EQUAL RIGHTS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

2/1/2016

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