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FL H0521

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frank Artiles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 6 of Article VIII allowing Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter to be amended or revised by special law approved by county electors.

  • Restricts charter amendment bills to filing only by legislators whose districts include part of Miami-Dade County, requiring approval by a majority of affected county senators and house representatives.

  • Authorizes the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter to impose fixed term limits on county commissioners.

  • Updates constitutional references throughout to reflect Miami-Dade County's current name, removing outdated "Metropolitan Dade County" terminology.

  • Requires the amendment to be submitted to state electors for approval at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.

Legislative Description

Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee3/3/2015
Local Government Affairs Subcommittee2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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