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FL S0668

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Larcenia Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies word count limitations (75 words for ballot summaries, 15 words for ballot titles) to constitutional amendments and revisions proposed by joint resolution
  • Removes the option to place the full text of a constitutional amendment or revision on the ballot; ballot statements must now include only a ballot title and ballot summary
  • Eliminates the Attorney General's authority to prepare revised ballot titles or summaries when all ballot statements in a joint resolution are found defective by courts
  • Removes the presumption that ballot statements consisting of full amendment text are clear and unambiguous
  • Effective July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7013 (Ch. 2013-57)

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Elections2/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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