Of these eight state constitutions, California, Hawaii, New York, and Vermont use entirely gender-neutral language, while Delaware, Maine, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Utah use either gender-neutral language, or use both male and female pronouns together when referencing an individual or officeholder. Nine state constitutions-California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont-use gender-neutral language (for example: the officeholder's duties or their duties), or use both male and female pronouns when referencing an individual or officeholder (for example: his or her duties). Do other state constitutions use gender neutral language? See also: Gender-specific language in state constitutions For example, text would be amended to read the Governor may rather than he may. Specifically, it would replace male pronouns with gender-neutral terms or the titles of offices referenced. This amendment is designed to remove gender-specific language in the state constitution and replace it with gender-neutral language. Overview How will this measure change the South Dakota Constitution? See also: Text of measure 5.1 Amending the South Dakota Constitution.4.2 Amendments to use gender-neutral language in state constitutions.4.1 Gender-specific language in state constitutions.1.4 How did this amendment get on the ballot?.1.3 Did voters in other states amend their constitutions to use gender-neutral language?.1.2 Do other state constitutions use gender neutral language?. 1.1 How will this measure change the South Dakota Constitution?.
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