United States Constitution; ratifies Equal Rights Amendment that was proposed by Congress in 1972. (HJ136)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria) 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. 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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2016 | Committee |
01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101109D |
01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
02/16/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports this bill.