HJR 1013

1	House Joint Resolution
2	A joint resolution proposing the creation of Section 28 of
3	Article I of the State Constitution, relating to
4	guaranteeing the right to vote by secret ballot.
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6	Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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8	That the following creation of Section 28 of Article I of
9	the State Constitution is agreed to and shall be submitted to
10	the electors of this state for approval or rejection at the next
11	general election or at an earlier special election specifically
12	authorized by law for that purpose:
13	ARTICLE I
14	DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
15	SECTION 28.  Fundamental right to vote by secret
16	ballot.--The right of individuals to vote by secret ballot is
17	fundamental. Where local, state, or federal law requires
18	elections for public office, requires public votes on
19	initiatives or referenda, or requires designations or
20	authorizations of employee representation, the right of
21	individuals to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed.
22	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following statement be
23	placed on the ballot:
24	CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
25	ARTICLE I, SECTION 28
26	GUARANTEEING THE RIGHT TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT.--Proposing
27	an amendment to the State Constitution to declare that the right
28	of individuals to vote by secret ballot is fundamental and,
29	where local, state, or federal law requires elections for public
30	office, requires public votes on initiatives or referenda, or
31	requires designations or authorizations of employee
32	representation, to guarantee the right of individuals to vote by
33	secret ballot.

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