HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 10

File Code: Human Relations

Sponsored By:

Delegates Marriott, Stern, A. Jones, Grosfeld, Nathan-Pulliam, V. Jones, Mandel, Frush, and Kagan

Entitled:

United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Synopsis:

Urging the President of the United States, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the entire U.S. Senate to place a high priority on the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/18

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40

Delegate Barbara Frush, District 21

Delegate Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18

Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, District 10

Delegate Verna Jones, District 44

Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17

Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel, District 19

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Delegate Joan F. Stern, District 39

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DISCRIMINATION -see also- SEX DISCRIMINATION

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS -see also- FOREIGN TRADE

WOMEN

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered