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FL S1020

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article X, Section 28 establishing naming restrictions for publicly owned buildings, roads, bridges, parks, recreational complexes, and similar facilities

  • Prohibits naming public facilities after any person who has not been deceased for at least 5 years, with limited exceptions

  • Allows naming a facility after a living person or someone deceased less than 5 years only with a four-fifths vote approval by the governmental body enacting the designation

  • Prohibits naming any public facility after a public officer while that person remains in office, regardless of the four-fifths vote exception

  • Requires submission of the amendment to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law

Legislative Description

Naming of Public Buildings and Facilities

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability12/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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