SJ 4 — RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER THE EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE.

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4435 February Session, 2024 LCOSenate Joint Resolution No.

30464 ReferredSenate, toApril 11, 2024 The Committee on GOVERNMENTGovernment ADMINISTRATIONAdministration ANDand ELECTIONSElections Introducedreported by:through SEN.

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RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER THE EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE.

As used in this section, discrimination in the exercise or enjoyment of civil or political rights because of sex includes, but is not limited to, discrimination,SJ4 in/ intentFile or effect, based on pregnancy, including LCO 3046 1 of 2 Senate Joint Resolution No.

4435 preventing,1 initiating,SJ4 continuingFile orNo. terminating a pregnancy;

435 discrimination, in intent or effect, based on pregnancy, including preventing, initiating, continuing or terminating a pregnancy;

The designation of said proposed amendment to be used on the ballots at such election shall be "Shall the Constitution ofthe State be amended to amend the equal protection clause to provide that discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination based on pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression?" GAE Joint Favorable LCOSJ4 3046/ 2File ofNo. 2

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435 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 25 $ FY 26 $ Secretary of the State GF - Cost 10,000 None Note:

GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:

None Explanation Theresolutionplacesaproposedamendmentontheballotduringthe November 2024 election resulting in a one-time cost of $10,000 in FY 25.

This cost is associated with rising printing costs.

The Out Years The fiscal impact described above is one-time only and will conclude in FY 25.

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435 OLR Bill Analysis SJ 4 RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER THE EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE.

SUMMARY This resolution proposes amending an existing constitutional amendment that guarantees equal protection of the law and prohibits segregation or discrimination in the exercise or enjoyment of a person’s civil or political rights because of sex (among other protected classes).

The amendment specifies that sex discrimination includes discrimination, in intent or effect, based on pregnancy, including preventing, initiating, continuing, or terminating a pregnancy;

sexual orientation;

gender identity and expression;

and related health care.

The ballot designation to be used when the amendment is presented at thegeneralelectionis:“ShalltheConstitutionoftheState beamended to amend the equal protection clause to provide that discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination based on pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression?” EFFECTIVE DATE:

If the resolution passes by at least three-fourths of the membership of each house of the General Assembly, it will be placed on the 2024 general election ballot.

If it passes by a majority of the membership of each house but less than three-fourths, it will be referred to the 2025 session of the legislature.

If it passes in that session by a majority of each house, it will appear on the 2026 general election ballot.

If a majority of those voting on the amendment in the general election approves it, the amendment will become part of the state constitution.

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435 COMMITTEE ACTION Government Administration and Elections Committee Joint Favorable Yea 12 Nay 6 (03/26/2024) SJ4 / File No.

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