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FL H0029

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Evan Jenne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 2, Article I of the Florida Constitution to delete the provision authorizing laws that regulate or prohibit real property ownership, inheritance, disposition, and possession by aliens ineligible for citizenship
  • Removes the exception to property rights that currently allows the Legislature to restrict real property rights based on alien citizenship status
  • Amendment shall be submitted to Florida voters at the next general election or an earlier special election specifically authorized by law
  • Ballot language explains the amendment will eliminate legislative authority to regulate or eliminate real property rights of aliens ineligible for citizenship, ensuring all natural persons have equal inalienable rights to acquire, possess, and protect property without exception

Legislative Description

Real Property Rights of Aliens Ineligible for Citizenship

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee8/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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