Equal Rights Amendment as the law of the land; commemorate; ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution
Impact
The passage of HR276 is poised to have far-reaching implications on state laws and local policies regarding gender discrimination. By ratifying the ERA, all states must align their legislation with the principles of equality highlighted in the amendment. This could mean revisiting and amending various laws to eliminate gender-based discrimination in areas such as employment, education, healthcare, and other critical aspects of society, thereby fostering an environment where women and men possess equal rights and opportunities.
Summary
House Resolution 276 (HR276) is a significant legislative move to commemorate the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as part of the United States Constitution. This resolution aims to ratify the ERA, which states that 'equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.' The ratification of the ERA represents a historic moment in advancing gender equality and ensuring that discrimination based on sex is formally prohibited under U.S. law, underlining a national commitment to human rights and equality for all citizens.
Contention
While many supporters view the ratification of the ERA as a long-awaited resolution to gender inequalities, some opponents express concerns that the amendment could lead to unforeseen legal challenges and complications regarding existing laws. Debates around how the ERA might change the legal landscape, particularly in relation to women's rights, reproductive health, and family law, have raised questions among policymakers about its overall impacts. Moreover, the historical resistance encountered in past attempts to ratify the ERA continues to shape the discourse surrounding the bill, reflecting deeper societal divisions on issues of gender equality.
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.