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FL S0720

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 6 of Article VIII authorizing amendments to Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter by special law approved by voter referendum.

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

  • Authorizes the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter to include fixed term limits for County Commissioners.

  • Updates constitutional references from "Metropolitan Dade County" and "Dade County" to "Miami-Dade County" to reflect current county name.

  • Submits the proposed amendment to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.

Legislative Description

Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget2/10/2012
Judiciary1/30/2012
Community Affairs11/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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