as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/13/2020 03:10pm
A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I, by adding a
section; providing for gender equality under the law.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The following amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I, is proposed to the
people. If the amendment is adopted, a new section will read as follows:
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Equality under the law shall not be abridged or denied on account of gender.
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(a) The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2020 general election.
If ratified, the amendment is effective January 1, 2020. The question submitted shall be:
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"Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that equality under the law
must not be abridged or denied on account of gender?
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Yes
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No
.
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(b) The title required under Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.15, subdivision 1, for the
question submitted to the people under paragraph (a) shall be: "Equal Rights Amendment."
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