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FL H0015

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Audrey Gibson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 12 of Article IV to rename the "Department of Elderly Affairs" to the "Department of Elder Affairs"

  • Changes the constitutional language from "Elderly" to "Elder" in references to the department's creation and administration authority

  • Requires the amendment to be submitted to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or at an earlier special election authorized by law

  • Maintains all existing provisions governing the department's administration and compliance with Article IV, Section 6 of the State Constitution

  • Places a ballot statement describing the redesignation on the ballot for voter consideration

Legislative Description

Department of Elder Affairs

Last Action

Died in Messages

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Elder & Family Services Policy10/1/2009

Full Bill Text

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