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FL S2550

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 3 of Article I of the Florida State Constitution to protect individuals from being barred from public programs based on choosing to receive benefits at religious providers

  • Adds language stating "An individual may not be barred from participating in any public program because that individual has freely chosen to use his or her program benefits at a religious provider"

  • Deletes existing constitutional prohibition against using state revenues to aid churches, sects, religious denominations, or sectarian institutions

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

Legislative Description

Religious Freedom [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Rules

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/13/2010
Judiciary4/7/2010
Education Pre-K - 123/4/2010

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