Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4009 Summary

• Proposes a new section to Article I of the North Dakota Constitution establishing that the inalienable right to life of every human being at any stage of development must be recognized and protected.

• Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to North Dakota voters at the general election to be held in 2014.

• Follows the constitutional amendment process outlined in Section 16 of Article IV of the North Dakota Constitution.

• Sponsored by Senators Sitte, Luick, and Unruh, and Representatives Damschen, Heller, and Rohr during the 63rd Legislative Assembly regular session beginning January 8, 2013.