HM 1275 Summary

• Urges the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision.

• Contends the Citizens United ruling overturned longstanding precedent prohibiting corporations from spending general treasury funds in elections and unleashed unprecedented corporate spending in the political process.

• States the Citizens United decision invalidates state laws and constitutional provisions separating corporate money from elections, threatening democracy.

• Directs the Florida Legislature to send copies of this memorial to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation.