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FL S1968

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Perry Thurston

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

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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