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FL S1008

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Article V Constitutional Convention Act" to govern Florida's appointment and conduct of delegates to a federal constitutional convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

  • Requires the Legislature to appoint delegates and alternate delegates by concurrent resolution with majority vote in each chamber, with qualifications including state residency, voter registration, and prohibition on federal office holders and registered lobbyists.

  • Delegates and alternate delegates must execute written oaths to support the U.S. and state constitutions and follow legislative instructions; violations result in forfeiture of appointment and potential criminal charges as a third-degree felony.

  • Creates an Article V convention delegate advisory group consisting of three attorneys to advise delegates on compliance with legislative instructions and to oversee delegate conduct, with authority to report violations to the Attorney General within 24 hours.

  • Authorizes the Legislature to recall delegates, fill vacancies through special legislative session if necessary, and voids any convention votes cast outside the scope of legislative instructions or limits on amendment subjects.

Legislative Description

Article V Constitutional Conventions

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 609 (Ch. 2014-52)

4/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/15/2014
Appropriations4/9/2014
Judiciary2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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