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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR203

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR203

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

Should SCR203 succeed, it would represent a significant shift in the regulatory landscape surrounding child labor. This constitutional amendment seeks to fill gaps left by previous legislation that has encountered constitutional challenges, notably the actions taken by the Supreme Court in the early 1900s which hindered federal restrictions over child labor. If ratified, it would ensure that Congress has the express authority to enact laws aimed at protecting youth workers, thereby strengthening existing worker rights at the federal level.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 203 (SCR203) aims to ratify a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which would empower Congress to limit, regulate, and prohibit the labor of persons under the age of eighteen. This resolution is rooted in historical context, addressing the detrimental effects of unregulated child labor as seen in the early 20th century, where millions of children were found working under poor conditions across various industries. The sentiment of the resolution reflects an ongoing commitment to improving labor protections for young workers.

Contention

Opposition to the amendment may arise from concerns about the potential overreach of federal authority into state-led labor laws. Critics could argue that states should retain the autonomy to regulate labor practices within their borders, especially as many states have their own child labor laws. Such contention highlights a historical debate over states' rights versus federal intervention, which has spurred resistance to the ratification of similar amendments in the past.

Latest SCR203 Activity

Companion Bills

HI HCR98

Same As 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.

HI SR102

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR127

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.

HI SR109

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.

HI SCR196

Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

HI HCR54

Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.

HI SR168

Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

HI HCR109

Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

HI HR90

Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

HI SCR109

Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.

HI SB917

Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding The Freedom Of Speech.

HI SB12

Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Limit The Total Number Of Years That Any Person May Serve As A State Legislator.

Similar Bills

HI SR81

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.

HI SR109

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.

HI SCR8

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.

HI SCR99

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.

HI HCR98

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.

HI SR102

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.

HI HR105

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.

HI SCR127

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.