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FL S1056

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to delete a provision in Article I, Section 2 that authorized laws regulating or prohibiting real property ownership, inheritance, disposition, and possession by aliens ineligible for citizenship

  • Amends the Declaration of Rights to guarantee all natural persons equal protection and an inalienable right to acquire, possess, and protect property without exception

  • Removes the exception clause that previously allowed the Legislature to regulate or prohibit real property rights based on alien citizenship status

  • Requires voter approval through the next general election or an earlier special election specifically authorized by law

  • Ballot language states the amendment eliminates legislative authority to restrict real property rights of aliens ineligible for citizenship and establishes equal property rights for all natural persons

Legislative Description

Real Property Rights of Aliens Ineligible for Citizenship

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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