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ID HJR001

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Wintrow

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding 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 this provision through appropriate legislation

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

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

  • Submits the amendment question to Idaho voters at the next general election for their approval

Legislative Description

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

EQUAL RIGHTS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

1/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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