HJR 0971

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House Joint Resolution
2A joint resolution proposing the repeal of Section 23,
3Article X of the State Constitution, which section allows
4Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, by referendum, to permit
5slot machines at certain pari-mutuel facilities.
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7Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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9     That the repeal of Section 23 of Article X of the State
10Constitution is agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors
11of Florida for approval or rejection at the general election to
12be held in November 2006.
13     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the title and substance of the
14amendment proposed herein shall appear on the ballot as follows:
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REPEALING AUTHORIZATION FOR SLOT MACHINES
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IN MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES
17     Proposes the repeal of Section 23 of Article X of the State
18Constitution to eliminate constitutional authorization for
19Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to hold referenda on whether to
20authorize slot machines in certain licensed pari-mutuel
21facilities in those counties.


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