United States Constitution; General Assembly to ratify and affirm Equal Rights Amendment. (HJ12)

Introduced By

Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) with support from co-patron Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

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. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/04/2013Committee
12/04/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100205D
12/04/2013Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
02/12/2014Left in Privileges and Elections

Comments

Tc R writes:

Hear hear! Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Virginia!

Angela writes:

House Members can prove they are "pro-woman" by voting YES on this resolution.