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R 50, NC Equality Act

NC Equality Act
R 50, 91st Session
Version Info:
9-19-2011, as initially introduced: HTML PDF
10-17-2011, committee version: HTML PDF
10-18-2011, committee version: HTML PDF
10-20-2011, engrossed for signature: HTML PDF
Version Downloads (Senators only).
Basic Information:
Primary Sponsor(s):
Do and Krystek (Corresponding)
Secondary Sponsor(s):
Bryson, Campbell, Gatlin, Jewell, Layton, Molina, and Turner
Current Status:
Adopted by Senate
Report(s):
PA-02
Long Title:
A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO OPPOSE THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE'S PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Summary of Purpose:
To publicly support all NC State students while discrimination is proposed to be written in our state Constitution
Consideration History:
9-18-2011:
Filed for introduction
9-21-2011 Senate:
First Reading
Referred to the Public Affairs Committee by the Student Senate President
9-29-2011 Committee:
Public Affairs Committee Consideration
The Public Affairs Committee reported the bill to Senate by counted vote, 6-0, PA-02
10-19-2011 Senate:
Second Reading
Adopted by roll call vote (Adopted: 29-6-11; 11 absent)
Roll Calls:
Senate, 10-19-2011:
Adopt R 50, Adopted: 29-6-11; 11 absent

Online Text

(as of 10-20-2011, engrossed for signature)

Resolution 50

 

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO OPPOSE THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE'S PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

 

 


Short Title: NC Equality Act

Sponsors: Senators Do, Gatlin, Jewell, Krystek (Corresponding), Layton, Molina, and Turner, President Pro Tempore Campbell, and Student Body Treasurer Bryson

Signatories: Senator Emerita Demanovich and Dr. Tom Stafford

Referred to: Public Affairs Committee        

Version: Adopted

First Reading: September 21, 2011                           Second Reading: October 19, 2011

 

 


WHEREAS, The North Carolina General Assembly passed a proposed amendment to the North Carolina State Constitution on the 13th of September 2011; and,

 

WHEREAS, This proposed amendment would modify the North Carolina State Constitution to discriminatorily ban same-sex marriage, if passed by majority vote in the May 2012 primary; and,

 

WHEREAS, The students of North Carolina State University should not be discriminated against based on age, sex, color, disability, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, creed, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws; and,

 

WHEREAS, The proposed amendment has vague and untested wording which will result in a significant period of time and state money spent on court cases to determine the meaning of the bill; and,

 

WHEREAS,  North Carolina State University Student Government strongly encourages our state legislature to focus on more pertinent matters at hand including stimulating job growth, hurricane relief, and education; now therefore be it,

 

RESOLVED, that the Student Government of North Carolina State University does not support the proposed constitutional amendment; and be it further,

 

RESOLVED, that the Student Government of North Carolina State University reaffirms its support for equality and tolerance of all; and be it further,

 

RESOLVED, We support all North Carolina State University students and their right to be treated as equal citizens without consideration of the aforementioned list.

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