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FL H0349
Joint Resolution
Status
10/13/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Lopez-Cantera
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution authorizing amendments or revisions to the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter through special law approved by voter referendum.
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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.
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Updates constitutional references to reflect the county's current name "Miami-Dade County" instead of "Metropolitan Dade County" or "Dade County."
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Allows Miami-Dade County voters to approve charter amendments or revisions by ballot vote, notwithstanding existing limitations in the 1885 Constitution.
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Amendment must be submitted to Florida electors for approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law.
Legislative Description
Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter
Last Action
Died on Calendar
3/9/2012