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FL S1218

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 3, Article I to allow individuals to use public program benefits at religious providers without being barred from participation in public programs.

  • Deletes existing prohibition against using state revenues or revenues from political subdivisions to aid churches, religious denominations, or sectarian institutions.

  • Specifies that religious freedom shall not justify practices inconsistent with public morals, peace, or safety.

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

  • Places ballot language describing the amendment as allowing use of public program benefits at religious providers and removing the prohibition on public revenue use for religious institutions.

Legislative Description

Religious Freedom

Last Action

Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs -SJ 968

5/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs4/13/2011
Judiciary3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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