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FL H0057

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rick Roth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the voter approval threshold for Florida constitutional amendments and revisions from 60% to 66⅔% of electors voting on the measure

  • Amends Section 5 of Article XI of the Florida State Constitution

  • Requires the proposed constitutional change to be submitted to voters at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law

  • Approved amendments would take effect on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January following the election, unless another date is specified

Legislative Description

Percentage of Elector Votes Required to Approve Constitutional Amendment or Revision

Last Action

Died in Judiciary Committee

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/8/2019
State Affairs3/26/2019
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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