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SJ 4 United States Constitution; ratifies Equal Rights Amendment.

Introduced by: Scott A. Surovell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

United States Constitution; Equal Rights Amendment. Ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution that was proposed by Congress in 1972. The joint resolution advocates the position that the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment remains viable and may be ratified notwithstanding the expiration of the 10-year ratification period set out in the resolving clause, as amended, in the proposal adopted by Congress.


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HISTORY

  • 11/20/17  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100396D
  • 11/20/17  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 11/20/17  Senate: Introduced bill reprinted 18100396D
  • 02/09/18  Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Rules by voice vote