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FL S0084

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 2, Article I of Florida Constitution to remove language allowing the Legislature to regulate or prohibit real property ownership by aliens ineligible for citizenship
  • Eliminates authority granted by a 1926 constitutional amendment that allowed property rights restrictions based on race or national origin
  • Affirms all natural persons have inalienable right to acquire, possess, and protect property without exception
  • Requires submission of amendment to Florida voters for approval at next general election or earlier special election authorized by law
  • Ballot summary explains amendment removes discriminatory property restrictions and reinforces equal protection under law

Legislative Description

Basic Rights [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Judiciary

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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