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ID HJR002
Joint Resolution
Status
1/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Wintrow
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AI Summary
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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
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Grants the Legislature power to enforce the sex equality provision through appropriate legislation
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Directs submission of the proposed amendment to Idaho voters at the next general election with a specific ballot question
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Requires the Legislative Council to prepare statements as required by Idaho Code Section 67-453
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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