Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR8

Introduced

1/11/23

Introduced

1/11/23

Caption

Biden Administration; publish Equal Rights Amendment as Twenty-eighth Amendment to Constitution; encourage

Impact

If adopted, the HR8 would reaffirm the status of the ERA, which has garnered enough state support for ratification—three-fourths of state legislatures purportedly endorse it as of January 27, 2020. This resolution could reinforce gender equality laws at both the federal and state levels, potentially prompting states to adapt or introduce laws that provide for equal gender rights. The adoption of the ERA could lead to significant legal and social changes, addressing longstanding gender disparities in various domains including employment, family law, and healthcare.

Summary

House Resolution 8 (HR8) encourages the Biden Administration to publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the Twenty-eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The resolution underscores that the ERA aims to ensure equality of rights under the law regardless of sex. This move seeks to rectify a notable historical oversight, as the ERA was passed by Congress in 1972 but has faced implementation barriers related to ratification deadlines, which the resolution argues are unconstitutional. Specifically, it posits that time limits on ratification should not undermine the amendment's acceptance once ratified by three-fourths of the states.

Contention

The primary contention surrounding HR8 lies in the historical context of the ERA's ratification. Detractors argue that the initial ratification process's time limits, set forth in the 1972 Congress resolution, should be honored, and that extending or ignoring these limits could set a precedent for how future amendments are treated. Supporters contend that the equal protection under the law is a fundamental right that should not be stalled by legislative time constraints that were not part of the actual text of the amendment voted on by states. This ongoing debate highlights broader issues of gender rights and the evolution of constitutional interpretations through time.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SR535

Administration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.; publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment; encourage

GA H7394

HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CALLING FOR PUBLICATION AND AFFIRMATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (Requests that the President, Joseph R. Biden, publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as our Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.)

GA S2899

SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CALLING FOR PUBLICATION AND AFFIRMATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (Requests that the President, Joseph R. Biden, publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as our Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.)

GA HR204

Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.

GA HCR200

Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.

GA SJR0177

A RESOLUTION to urge the publication and affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.

GA HJR0001

AFFIRM EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

GA SJM10

Equal Rights Amendment

GA HCR0003

A concurrent resolution calling on the Archivist of the United States to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution and calling on the United States Congress to declare the Equal Rights Amendment ratified.

GA HJR82

Expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment without delay.

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