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ID HJR005

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Wintrow

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 24 to Article I of the Idaho Constitution to establish 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 the question to be submitted to Idaho voters at the next general election for approval of the constitutional amendment.

  • Requires the Legislative Council to prepare statements as specified in Section 67-453, Idaho Code, and the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and supporting arguments.

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

1/24/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/24/2018

Full Bill Text

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