NC ADOPT EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT/FUNDS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 1072 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 31, 2018
AN ACT TO RATIFY THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATING TO EQUAL RIGHTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Intro. by Cunningham, Fisher, Terry, Butler.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Jun 1 2018)
H 1072

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 31 2018 - View Summary

    Identical to S 782 filed on 5/30/18.

    Includes several whereas clauses.

    Ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution (which is set out in the act's whereas clauses). Requires that the Governor forward certified copies of the act and its preamble to the Administrator of General Services, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of the US Congress.  

    Appropriates $10,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Labor to educate the public about this act.

    Effective July 1, 2018.