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FL S1240

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Steve Oelrich

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Declares the state's refusal to comply with federal mandates that exceed constitutionally delegated federal powers and demands the federal government cease issuing such mandates

  • Prohibits compliance with compulsory federal legislation that requires the state to pass specific legislation or risk losing federal funding, and demands repeal of existing such legislation

  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Sovereignty of the State [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Rules

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/22/2010
Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means4/20/2010
Judiciary2/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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