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FL S7062

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Florida Constitution to increase petition signature requirements for citizen-initiated constitutional amendments
  • Currently requires signatures equal to 8% of votes cast in the last presidential election from one half of congressional districts; this amendment would require signatures from all congressional districts
  • Maintains the existing 8% threshold in each district and statewide, but expands geographic distribution requirement
  • Would be submitted to voters for approval at the next general election or an authorized special election

Legislative Description

Citizen Initiative

Last Action

Died in Rules

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2020
Judiciary2/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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