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FL S2610

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Thrasher

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 3 of Article XI of the State Constitution to allow citizens to revoke their signature on initiative petitions.

  • Adds language stating that the power to sign a petition proposing constitutional revision or amendment includes the power to revoke that signature pursuant to procedures prescribed by general law.

  • Amendment must receive voter approval at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law.

  • Ballot summary explains that while the Constitution authorizes citizen initiatives through petition signatures, it does not currently expressly allow signature revocation, and this amendment would authorize revocation procedures.

Legislative Description

State Constitution/Petition Signature/Revocation [GPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Elections3/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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