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OK HCR1028

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Billy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Affirms support for the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as proposed by Senator James DeMint and Representative Peter Hoekstra, which would protect parental rights to direct children's upbringing and education.

  • Amendment text establishes parental liberty as a fundamental right that cannot be infringed without demonstrating a governmental interest of the highest order.

  • Amendment prevents treaties and international law from superseding, modifying, or applying to the parental rights enumerated in the amendment.

  • Urges members of the U.S. Congress to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification.

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the President, members of Congress, and state legislative bodies.

Legislative Description

Affirming Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; distribution.

General Legislation

Last Action

First Reading

3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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