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IN HJR0003
Joint Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Dvorak
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment removing gender-specific pronouns (he, his, him) and replacing them with gender-neutral language (the person, the Governor, etc.) throughout Articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 15 of the Indiana Constitution.
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Updates references to capitalize titles of offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senator, Representative, Chief Justice, Judge) when used to refer to a person holding that office.
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Makes technical corrections such as changing "the State" to "the state" and updating institutional references for consistency and clarity.
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Requires agreement by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to become effective.
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Affects constitutional provisions governing individual rights, legislative qualifications, executive powers, judicial procedures, and officer tenure across multiple articles.
Legislative Description
Removes gender specific references from the Indiana Constitution. Makes certain other technical changes.