as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/08/2016 03:39pm
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 2016 general
election. If ratified, the amendment is effective January 1, 2017. 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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