HF 2433

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution,
article I, by adding a section; providing for equality
of rights under the law for men and women.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
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new text begin 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:
new text end

new text begin Sec. 18. Equality of rights under the law shall not be
abridged or denied by the state of Minnesota or any of its
political subdivisions on account of gender. The legislature
may enforce the provisions of this section by appropriate
legislation.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin SUBMISSION TO VOTERS; SCHEDULE.
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new text begin The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at
the 2006 general election. If ratified, the amendment is
effective November 1, 2008. The question submitted shall be:
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new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide men
and women with equality of rights under the law?
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new text begin Yes .......
No ........"
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