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FL S1954

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 6 of Article VIII allowing Miami-Dade County's home rule charter to be amended or revised by special law approved by voter referendum.

  • Requires any bill proposing such a special law to be approved at a meeting of the local legislative delegation and filed by a delegation member.

  • Authorizes the Miami-Dade County charter to include fixed term limits for Miami-Dade County Commissioners.

  • Updates constitutional references to reflect Miami-Dade County's current name (replacing "Metropolitan Dade County" and "Dade County").

  • Directs placement of a ballot summary explaining the amendment for voter consideration at the next general election or earlier special election.

Legislative Description

Home Rule Charter of Miami-Dade County

Last Action

Read 2nd time -SJ 645

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules4/13/2011
Judiciary3/30/2011
Community Affairs3/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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