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FL S1584

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 2, Article I of the Florida Constitution to eliminate restrictions on property ownership by aliens ineligible for citizenship
  • Removes language that previously allowed the Legislature to regulate or prohibit real property ownership, inheritance, disposition, and possession by aliens ineligible for citizenship
  • Establishes that all natural persons are equal before the law with inalienable rights to acquire, possess, and protect property without exception
  • Repeals authority granted by a 1926 constitutional amendment that had restricted alien property rights
  • Directs the amendment be submitted to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law

Legislative Description

Basic Rights

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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