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ID HJR001

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Wintrow

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 24 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution to guarantee that equality of rights and responsibilities under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex
  • Grants the Idaho Legislature power to enforce the sex equality provision through appropriate legislation
  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Idaho voters at the next general election
  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements under Section 67-453, Idaho Code
  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment and related 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

1/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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