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IN HJR0004
Joint Resolution
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Dvorak
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 15 of the Indiana Constitution to replace gender-specific pronouns (he, his, him, himself) with gender-neutral language (the person, the Governor, the judge, etc.)
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Replaces approximately 70+ instances of masculine pronouns throughout constitutional provisions governing individual rights, elections, legislative procedures, executive powers, and judicial offices
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Changes references from "this State" to "Indiana" and "the state" in several sections for consistency
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Requires approval by two consecutive General Assemblies followed by ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect
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Introduced January 14, 2019 by Representative Dvorak and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Description
Removes gender specific references from the Constitution of the State of Indiana. Makes certain other technical changes.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/14/2019