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FL H0083

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Status

Engrossed

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Florida Legislature petitions Congress to propose a constitutional amendment limiting consecutive terms of service for U.S. Senate and House members

  • Memorial cites Article V of the U.S. Constitution as the mechanism for proposing amendments to be ratified by states

  • Rationale includes concerns from the founding fathers, provisions in the Articles of Confederation, prior state legislative attempts, and recent media polling supporting term limits

  • Copies of the memorial shall be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Congressional Term Limits

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -HJ 1059

3/2/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/11/2012
Federal Affairs Subcommittee9/15/2011

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