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ID HJR005
Joint Resolution
Status
1/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Wintrow
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AI Summary
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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.
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Grants the Legislature power to enforce the sex equality provision through appropriate legislation.
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Directs the question to be submitted to Idaho voters at the next general election for approval of the constitutional amendment.
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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