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FL S1256

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize amendments or revisions to Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter through special law approved by local electors.

  • Requires bills proposing charter amendments to be filed only by members of Miami-Dade County legislative delegation and approved by majority of delegation members in each house of the legislature.

  • Permits Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter to establish fixed term limits for county commissioners.

  • Updates historical references throughout the constitution to reflect the county's current name "Miami-Dade" rather than "Metropolitan Dade" or "Dade" County.

Legislative Description

Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/26/2014
Community Affairs2/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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