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FL S1548

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Clemens

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 2 of Article I of the Florida State Constitution to remove language allowing the Legislature to regulate or prohibit real property ownership by "aliens ineligible for citizenship"

  • Eliminates the existing constitutional exception that permits laws restricting the ownership, inheritance, disposition, and possession of real property based on citizenship eligibility status

  • Ensures all natural persons have equal inalienable rights to acquire, possess, and protect property without exception based on citizenship status

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

Legislative Description

Real Property Rights of Aliens Ineligible for Citizenship

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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