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FL H1399

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Janet Adkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article I, Section 3 of the Florida State Constitution regarding religious freedom
  • Adds provision prohibiting individuals from being barred from public programs because they choose to use benefits at religious providers
  • Deletes existing prohibition against using state revenues to aid churches, sects, religious denominations, or sectarian institutions
  • Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Places ballot language before voters explaining the amendment's changes to religious freedom protections and public funding rules

Legislative Description

Religious Freedom

Last Action

Died in Rules and Calendar Council

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council3/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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