Equal Rights Amendment; proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify
Impact
SR202 serves not only as a formal acknowledgment of the ratification of the ERA but also as an affirmation of Georgia's commitment to promoting equal rights. The resolution marks a critical milestone in the historical context of women's rights in the U.S., recognizing the contributions of activists and organizations that have tirelessly advocated for gender equality over decades. By embracing this amendment, the state aligns itself with a growing national and international precedent for ensuring equal rights for all citizens regardless of gender.
Summary
Senate Resolution 202 (SR202) aims to commemorate and ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as part of the United States Constitution. The resolution acknowledges that the ERA guarantees equality under the law, prohibits discrimination based on sex, and empowers Congress to enforce its provisions. It reflects a significant advancement in ensuring equal legal rights for women and aims to eliminate discrimination in areas including employment, education, and healthcare.
Contention
While SR202 is largely a celebratory resolution, it may also raise discussions around the practical implications of the ERA's enforcement and the political landscape. Supporters argue that this measure fulfills a long-standing promise of equality, whereas opponents may express concerns regarding the potential implications for certain state policies or social customs that may not fully align with a strict interpretation of the ERA. Nonetheless, the momentum toward achieving formal equality is underscored by the passage of SR202 in the General Assembly.
Clarifying that the 1972 ratification by the 62nd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, of the proposed 1972 Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was only valid through March 22, 1979.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.