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FL S1968
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 15 of the Florida Constitution regarding legislative qualifications
- Changes residency requirement for legislators from being a resident of the district "from which elected" to being a resident of the district "in which he or she is seeking election at the time of qualifying for nomination or election to office"
- Maintains existing qualifications that legislators must be at least 21 years old, an elector, and have resided in the state for two years
- Shifts the timing of the residency requirement from the moment of election to the moment of qualifying for nomination or election
- Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law
Legislative Description
Qualifications of Legislators
Last Action
Died in Ethics and Elections
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Ethics and Elections3/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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