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FL H0397

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Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and nullifies all existing applications by the Florida Legislature to Congress calling for constitutional conventions under Article V, regardless of when made or whether limited or general in scope.

  • Cites concerns from former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and former Associate Justice Arthur J. Goldberg that constitutional conventions could propose sweeping changes creating danger to citizens' rights and governmental duties.

  • Urges all state legislatures to repeal and withdraw their own applications to Congress for constitutional conventions.

  • Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and each member of Florida's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Repeal of Applications for Article V Constitutional Convention

Last Action

Died in Local and Federal Affairs Committee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Federal Affairs10/30/2015

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