The Florida Constitution - The Florida Senate
WEBThe Constitution of the State of Florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three joint resolutions which were adopted during the special session of June 24-July 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on November 5, 1968, together with one article carried forward from the Constitution of 1885, as amended.
WEBThe constitution was approved by popular vote in 1839 and served as Florida’s constitution from statehood in 1845 until Florida seceded from the Union in 1861.
Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes - Online Sunshine
WEBThe 2024 Florida Statutes. Click a Title to View Chapters and Parts. . TITLE I. CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES. Ch.1-2. TITLE II. STATE ORGANIZATION. Ch.6-8.
Constitution of Florida - Wikipedia
WEBThe Constitution of the State of Florida is the document that establishes and describes the powers, duties, structure, and function of the government of the U.S. state of Florida, and establishes the basic law of the state. The current Constitution of Florida was ratified on November 5, 1968.
WEBThe constitution divided the government into the traditional three branches – an executive headed by the governor elected to a single four year term, a bicameral legislature that met annually, and a judiciary headed by a supreme court.
Florida Constitution | 50 Constitutions
WEBLearn about your state constitution’s text and history at 50 Constitutions.
Florida Constitution of 1838 - Florida State University
WEBARTICLE I. Declaration of Rights. That the great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare: Section 1.
Florida Constitution of 1868 - Florida State University
WEBDECLARATION OF RIGHTS. Section 1. All men are by nature free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness. Section 2.
State Constitutional Law: Florida Historical - Florida State …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The text of the constitutions from 1941-present are available in each of the print editions of the Florida Statutes. The 1941 edition contains copies of the 1838, 1861, 1865, and 1868 constitutions. Vol. 25 contains text from the 1838, 1861, 1865, 1868, 1885, and 1968 constitutions.
WEBApplies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.
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