United States Constitution; General Assembly of Va. to ratify and affirm Equal Rights Amendment. (HJ115)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax)
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
X |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
United States Constitution; Equal Rights Amendment. Ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution that was proposed by Congress in 1972. This 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.
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/11/2012 Committee
- 01/11/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103026D
- 01/11/2012 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/14/2012 Left in Privileges and Elections
Comments
As a woman and a Virginian, I would like an explanation of why this resolution was killed in committee, and by whom. I cannot see a reason why my state would refuse to ratify such an amendment unless its lawmakers do not believe that men and women should be equal under the Constitution.