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FL H0679

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Janet Adkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes creation of Section 28 of Article I of the Florida State Constitution asserting state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over powers not delegated to the federal government.

  • Declares that Florida refuses to comply with federal mandates that exceed the constitutional powers delegated to the federal government and demands the federal government cease issuing such mandates.

  • Refuses to recognize or comply with compulsory federal legislation that conditions state compliance or specific state legislation on receipt of federal funding, and demands repeal of existing such legislation.

  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Florida voters at the next general election or at an earlier special election authorized by law.

  • Includes ballot language describing the amendment as asserting state sovereignty and declaring the right to refuse compliance with unconstitutional federal mandates.

Legislative Description

Sovereignty of the State

Last Action

Died in Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council1/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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