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FL H0729
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Edwin Narain
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 4 of Article VI of the State Constitution to automatically restore voting and office-holding rights for certain convicted felons upon completion of sentence
- Felons convicted of sexual offenses or homicide remain disqualified unless their civil rights are formally restored
- Felons convicted of all other felonies automatically regain voting and office-holding rights after completing their sentence
- Establishes term limits for re-election to state and federal offices, prohibiting candidates who will have served eight consecutive years in the same position (Florida representative, senator, lieutenant governor, cabinet offices, U.S. representative, or U.S. senator)
- Amendment requires voter approval at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law
Legislative Description
Automatic Restoration of Certain Felons' Rights to Vote and Hold Office
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/10/2015
Full Bill Text
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