Section 1. Rights of persons

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Rights of persons

All men and women are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights — among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.

Summary: Adopting state-level equal rights amendment

Election Date: November 3, 1998

Votes For Ratification: 654419

Votes Against Ratification: 128589

Percent for Ratification: 84%

Percent Against Ratification: 16%

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Amendment Source: 1997 HJR 5

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Rights of persons

All men are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights — among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.

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All men are, by nature, free and independent, and have certain unalienable rights—among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.

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