HM 1321 Summary

• Urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment establishing that corporations are artificial entities without inalienable rights under the U.S. Constitution and are subject to federal, state, and local regulation.

• Seeks to overturn the effects of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) and McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission (2014), which granted corporations constitutional protections including freedom of speech similar to natural persons.

• Proposes that money shall not be considered speech for electioneering purposes, allowing contributions and expenditures to be limited and regulated by federal, state, and local governments to ensure fair and equal access to democratic participation.

• Specifies the amendment is not intended to curtail freedom of the press.

• Requires copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, Congressional leadership, and all Florida members of Congress.