Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2899

Introduced

3/22/24

Refer

3/22/24

Caption

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.)

Impact

The resolution points out that the original proposal of the ERA was made by Congress in 1972, setting forth mechanisms for its ratification. The bill claims the timeline imposed by Congress for states to ratify the amendment was not codified within its text, thus arguing that states still hold the authority to ratify without the constraints of time. This is a key point as it highlights the ongoing relevance and potential application of the ERA in offering equal protection under the law for all genders in the United States.

Summary

S2899, a Senate Resolution introduced in Rhode Island, calls for the publication and affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The bill emphasizes the importance of gender equality under the law, stating that rights shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. It aims to crystallize the long-standing effort to enshrine these rights at the federal level following the ERA's ratification by the required number of states.

Contention

Debate surrounding S2899 may stem from differing interpretations of constitutional law regarding the amendments process. Proponents argue that since the ERA has been ratified by the necessary states, it should be recognized as part of the Constitution regardless of the original deadline. Conversely, opponents might suggest that the time limits should remain binding and that the amendment lacks formal recognition without adherence to those limits. Additionally, there are concerns surrounding the long-term implications of such a resolution, particularly regarding the potential pushback from those who view amendments as needing stringent parameters for ratification.

Latest S2899 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0422

Joint Resolution Ratifying The Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age (this Joint Resolution Would Ratify A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Which Would Provide That The Congress Of The United States Would Have The Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under 18 Years Of Age.)

RI H5311

RI S0288

Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The United States Senate Stop Privatization Of Medicare (respectfully Requesting That The United States Senate Stop Privatization Of Medicare)

RI H5188

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting A Convention Of The States Under Article V Of The United States Constitution

RI H5236

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (initiative And Referendum) (this Resolution Would Enable The Citizens Of Rhode Island To Propose Laws And Amendments To The Constitution Through An Initiative And Referendum Process, Except As To Revenue And Appropriations, Which Power Remains Vested In The General Assembly.)

RI H5126

Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Four Year Terms And Term Limits For Representatives And Senators (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, To Allow For Term Limits For The General Assembly Members.)

RI H5770

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of Suffrage (would Propose To The Voters Of The State A Constitutional Amendment Regarding Eligibility To Vote And To Be A Candidate.)

RI S0608

RI H5518

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Line Item Veto

RI S0341

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Referendum On Line Item Veto (this Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Would Provide The Governor With A Line Item Veto On The Budget And Other Bills For The Appropriation Of Money.)

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