Urges U.S. Congress to pass Equal Rights Amendment.
Impact
The resolution emphasizes the 1972 passage of the ERA by Congress and its subsequent submission to the states for ratification. After the initial approval by 35 states by 1977, and the extension of the deadline to 1982, the ratification faced setbacks, with five states rescinding their support. The passage of AJR72 seeks to reignite the legislative momentum needed to ratify the ERA and solidify women's rights under federal law, reinforcing the argument for gender equality as a fundamental constitutional principle.
Summary
AJR72, introduced in the New Jersey 220th Legislature, urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA is a proposed amendment designed to guarantee equal rights for women by explicitly stating that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied on the basis of sex. This resolution is framed within the historical context of the ERA, initially authored by suffragist Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman in 1923, and highlights the importance of women’s rights enshrined in the Constitution.
Contention
While the resolution presents a unified call for equal rights, it may encounter contention surrounding differing political ideologies regarding gender-specific amendments. Proponents argue for the necessity of the ERA to ensure unambiguous legal protections for women, viewing it as crucial for addressing gender discrimination. Conversely, some opponents might contend that existing laws sufficiently protect gender equality or that the ERA may have unforeseen implications on state laws and individual rights.
A joint resolution 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 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment without delay.
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
A resolution memorializing Congress to resolve that the requirements have been met to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and that it shall now be known as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE WHICH REQUEST CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE WHICH REQUEST CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.