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INDEX TO CONSTITUTION OF FLORIDA

ACTIONS Art. Sec. AMENDMENTS (Cont.) Art. Sec.Abolished courts, disposition A 5 S20 State constitution, power to proposeLibel, truth as defense ------ . A 1 S 4 amendment to any section; re-Prior constitution, rights and obli- served to the people; procedure... All S 3

gations; continue to be valid.--. A12 S 7 Statutes, method of --- ---- A 3 Ss6, 7Suits against state, regulation by United States constitution, legisla-

general law- A10 S13 tive action on- A10 S 1ADJOURNMENT OF LEGISLATURE APPEAL AND ERROR

See: LEGISLATURE Appellate review, time for seeking;ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES supreme court to adopt rules re .-- A 5 S 2ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES Circuit courts, appellate jurisdic-Penalties, imposing of; authorized Circuit courts, appellate jurisdic-

bylaw -- Al----S18------------- -------- A 18 jtion generally- ....-.- .. A 5 S 5AGRICULTURE-----------NDeath penalty, direct appeal to su-Quasi-judicial powers, authority of Death penalty, direct appeal to su-legislature to grant ------------- A 5 1 preme court of final judgments oflegicuslturet superaiint of Aattetrial courts imposing . A 5 S 3Sentence of imprisonment, forbid-dent e 'of im--p e--------nA 1 S18 District courts of appeal, appellated -~en-A1 S18ber of-.--------�------------------ 4 jurisdiction generally A 5 S 4

AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER Life imprisonment, direct appeal toOF supreme court of final judgmentsAgriculture, supervision of matters of trial courts imposing ........... A 5 S 3

pertaining to A 4 S 4 Supreme court, appellate jurisdic-Cabinet, member of ---- A 4 S 4 tion generally A 5 S 3Election -A 4 S qImpeachment -------- -- A 3 S17 APPELLATE DISTRICTSOath of office; bond required --- A 2 S 5 Legislature to divide state into .............. A 5 S 1Office at seat of government---- . A 2 S 2 One district court to serve eachPowers and duties, to be prescribed district---- ....--.. ..... - A 5 S 4

by law A 2 S 5, Redefining, increasing or decreasing,A 4 S 4 proceduresre .---.---------------------- A 5 S 9

Salary fixed by law A 2 S 5 Revision of judicial article; effect on . A 5 S20State board of education, member- Supreme court justice residency

ship A 9 S 2 requirements------- A 5 S 3Term of office A 4 S 5 APPORTIONMENT

AIR AND WATER POLLUTION Attorney general, duties re failureAbatement of, regulation by ade- of legislature to apportion - ..-- A 3 S16

quate law -A 2 S 7 Census, reapportionment accordingto A 3 S16Control and abatement facilities, County school funds A 9 S 6

bonds to finance; state credit Judicial reapportionment upon fail-pledged -- ------------ . A 7 S14 ure of legislature to apportion;

procedure -A 3 S16fAIRPLANES Judicial review; effect of judgment

License tax, in lieu of ad valorem in apportionment A 3 S16taxes -A 7 S 1 Legislative

DistrictsAIRPORTS AND AIRPORT FACILI- Apportionment of representa-

TIES tion in -A 3 S16Financed by local governmental Contiguous, overlapping or

body; occupied or operated by identical -A 3 S16private interest; subject to taxa- Number ----. .... A 3 S16tion -------..-----.---- A 7 S10 Regular session, during --..- A 3 S16

Revenue bond issuance to finance Special or extraordinary session,cost by local governmental bodies, during .----- .-- .... A 3 S16authorized -A 7 S10 Pari-mutuel pools; taxes ------ A 7 S 7

Reapportionment provisions, appli-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND cable after 1970 census ..-- .- A12 S13

LIQUORS Special apportionment session calledLocal option See: LOCAL OPTION by governor upon failure of leg-

islature to apportion -A 3 S16

Property rights A 1 2 APPROPRIATIONSropey rights ------ ------ A 1 S 2 Appropriation bill, subjects otherthan appropriations for state sal.AMENDMENTS aries and other current expenses

Criminal cases; Statutes, effect as forbidden A 3 S12to previous crimes - . . A10 S 9 Judiciary to have no power to fixState constitution, amendment or appropriations ............................ A 5 S14

revision of one or more articlestat cho fn .or the whole, method - All ^ 1 State school fund ...........................-A 9 S 6or the whoe method - .All S State treasury, money drawn in

State constitution, amendment or pursuance A 7 S 1revision on one subject; procedure- All S 3 VeLu, power of governor - .A 3 S 8

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ARMS Art. Sec. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS(Cont.) Art. Sec.See: WEAPONS Public debts; prior constitution; ex-

ASSEMBLY isting debts, full payment .-.--.-- A12 S 8Right of the people -----...-... A 1 S 5 BONDS

ASSESSMENTS Capital projects by local govern-See: TAXATION ments, financing; approval by

freehold electors .....-........-..... A 7 S12ATTORNEY GENERAL Counties, power to issue ----.-.... A 7 S12

Cabinet, member of -.--------..... A 4 S 4 Debt limitation; bonds issued A12 S 9Constitution revision commission, Debt service for payment, state

member of -...-..... All S 2 bonds; appropriation - ..- . A 7 SllElection ...--.--......... A 4 S 5 Districts, power to issue - ...-...... A 7 S12Impeachment -----.. ....... A 3 S17 Interest rate -A12 S 9Legal officer of state A 4 S 4 Local governmental bodies; bondsLegislative apportionment, duties to finance capital projects; ap-

upon failure of legislature to approval by freehold electors A 7 S12portion -- . ........ A 3 S16 Motor vehicle license fees; bonds

Oath of office; bond required .... A 2 S 5 issuance for school purposes inOffice at seat of government . - A 2 S 2 anticipation - . ............. A12 S 9Powers and duties, to be prescribed Municipalities, power to issue A 7 S12

by law ---.. --... .... A 2 S 5, Outdoor recreation and natural re-A 4 S 4 sources, issuance of bonds to ac-

Qualifications .. ....... ....... A 4 S 5 quire lands, water areas, etc. A12 S 9Salary, fixed by law A 2 S 5 Outdoor recreational development;State board of education, member- prohibition against additional

ship _- . . ................... ........................... A 9 S 2 revenue bonds _-.....................e A12 S 9Term of office ---.... A 4 5S 5 Pledging of state credit to finance

ATTORNEYS state capital projects; approval ofAccused person entitled to be heard electors - A 7 Sll

by --- --- --....... A 1 S16 Pollution control and abatement fa-Admission to practice and discipline cilities, state credit pledged to

of, exclusive jurisdiction of su- finance .- A 7 S14preme court re .A 5 S15 Prior bonds issued; excluded fromlimitation imposed . A12 5 9

Municipal prosecutors -A 5 S20 Prior constitution; existing debts,

AUDIT full payment - ... A12 S 8Comptroller, accounts of state offi- Public officers A 2 S 5Refunding bonds See: REVENUE

cersS- 4 ~ BONDSBAIL Revenue bonds See: REVENUECapital offenses ------- ...-- A 1 S14 BONDSLife imprisonment, offenses punish- Roads and highways, construction;

able by - ..........-.........-. A 1 S14 gas tax revenue; pledging of stateReasonableness of . -------.......-... A 1 S14 credit; limitation - - A12 S 9Right to .....-- A 1 S14 School construction; tag revenue;

BALLOTS bonds, interest; limitation, etc.----A12 S 9See: ELECTIONS Schools, state system; bond

BASIC RIGHTS issuance, interest, etc.; limita-See: RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE tion ----------- .A12 S 9

BEAR ARMS BOUNDARIESRights of people to keep and bear Counties ---- A 8 S 1

~~~~arms --- A--------- 1 A ! S 8 County commissioners' districts; es-tablishing - A 8 S 1

BETTING State ........... A 2 S 1Pari-mutuel pools, allocation of BRANCH COUNTY OFFICES

taxes . A 7 S 7 Establishment, authorized . A 8 S 1BILLS OF ATTAINDER BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

Prohibition against .......- .. A 1 Ss10, 17 Separation of, powers . . A 2 S 3BLIND PERSONS CABINET

Tax exemption -.......-.. ..- A 7 S 3 Education, state board of; member-

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIONImpeachment of membersh A S2See: STATE BOARD OF ADMIN- Impeachment of members A 3 17

ISTRATION Installation of officers .------------- A 4 S 4Officers, oath of office; bond re-

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- quired ----.................. A 2 S 5SIONERS Pardons, reprieves, commutation ofSee: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS punishment, fines, forfeitures, etc.,

BOARD OF EDUCATION, STATE powers of A 4 S 8See: STATE BOARD OF EDUCA- CAPITAL

TION Seat of government .-. . A 2 Ss2, 6BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CAPITAL OFFENSES

See also: Specific head Appeals directly to supreme courtEducation, appointive board mem- from final judgments of trial

bers dealing with; term of office A 9 S 3 court .... ........ A 5 S 3

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CAPITAL OFFENSES (Cont.) Art. Sec. CIRCUIT COURTS (Cont.) Art. Sec.Bail, denial of .. .. ... A 1 S14 Chief judgeProsecution on presentment or Administrative supervision of

indictment -------- A 1 S 15 circuit courts and county courtsin his circuit, responsibility for- A 5 S 2

SERVICE TRUSTFAUND DEBT Assignment of judges for duty in hisAdministration; fiscal agent - .. ..A12 S 9 circuit; power delegated by su-Administration; fiscal agent A12 -S 9 premecourt chief justice . A 5 S 2Gross receipts taxes, revenue de-preme court cief justice --- A 5 2

rived from; payment into ---..-. A12 S 9 Civil and criminal trials and hear-Investment of fund, authorized .-- A12 S 9 ings, designation of place where

held .- -----------------. A 5 S 7CAPITAL PROJECTS County courts; request by county orFlorida state turnpike authority; municipality re convenient loca-

prior constitution; refunding tion authority re ------ -- A 5 S20bonds; procedure provided by law A12 9 Selection, manner of------- -- A 5 S 2

Local governmental bodies; bonds Civil trials and hearings; place whereto finance capital projects; ap- held ------------------------------------ A 5 S 7proval b freehold electors - A 7 S12 Criminal trials and hearings; place

Prior constitution; refunding bonds; where held-A 5 5 7procedure provided by law - A12 S 9 Divisions, sitting in; authority ----------- A 5 S20

Revenue bonds; local governmental Habeas corpus, authority to issue 5 S20body to finance capital projects, o authorized . A 7 S10 writs of A 5 S 5

State bonds, pledging of credit of Injunctions, jursidiction ................ A 5 S20state to finance state projects, ap- Judgesproval by electors - . .... . . ........ ....... A 7 SSlmentval byo electors . ; A 7Additional; supreme court to certityState capital projects; prior consti- n; sure c cortftution; refunding bonds; proce- need; legislature to create offices;dure provided by law freeho- A12 S 9 deadline .----------------------.-----.------ A 5 S20Assignment to temporary duty in

CENSUS another court, powers of supremeFederal decennial census as official court chief justice re ..- A 5 S 2census of state ------ ----------- A10 S 8 Chief judge See: Chief judgeDisCERTIFICATES OF INDEBTED- al;authotytoConservators of the peace. A 5 S19NESS R eDiscipline, removal and retirement,Capital projects by local govern- procedures rem-. A 5 S12

mental bodies, financing, etc- --- A 7 S12 Election requirement -A 5Ss10,20Local governmental bodies; issu- Eligibility requirements .o-----lh --d . A 5 S 8

ance to finance capital projects;ance to finance capital projects; Judges of certain abolished courtsapproval by freehold electors - A 7 S12 to serve as; requirements .. ....A 5 S20Misconduct -------------------------------------- A 5 S12CERTIORARI Misconduct-A 5 S12Circuit courts; authority to issue writs Number of, increasing or decreas-

Circuit o urts authority to issue writs ing; procedures re determination-- of ----.... .............................----------- ........... A 5 S 5District courts of appeal; authority to Prohibitedactivities A 5 S13Prohibited acti-vities .------- ---.- A 5 S13issue writs of . A 5 4 Salaries to be fixed by general

Supreme court; authority to review by law A S S14law -----------ts------- ------- A 5 S14writ of certiorari - - A 5 S 3 Term of office ---. A 5 S10CHANCERY Vacancies in office, procedure for

Jurisdiction ---------------------------------------------- A 5 S20 filling ..--. A 5 SibCHARITABLE PURPOSES Judicial circuits, legislature to divide

Tax exemption ---------------- A 7 S 3 state into ----------------------- A 5 S 1Judicial power vested .----------------------------- A 5 S 1

CHARTER COUNTY GOVERN- Jurisdiction, generally .-...................----- ..... A 5 S 5See COUNTY CHARTER GOV- Mandamus, authority to issue writs

ERNMEN COUTS of --------------------------------- ------ A 5 S 5Number of judges ..... A Ss9,20

CHIEF OF STAFF Organization, generally ..--- -A 5 S 5See: MILITIA Original jurisdiction when not vestedCHILDREN in county courts -A------Specialized--ivisionsA 5 Ss5,20

See: MINORS Practice and procedure, governed byrules adopted by supreme court ---- A 5 S 2

CHURCHES Prohibition, authority to issue writsSee: RELIGION .of-------------------------------------------- A5 S 5

Quo warranto, authority to issueCIRCUIT COURTS writs of .. A 5 S 5Administrative actions; direct review Revision of judicial articles; effect on

by. A 5 S 5 jurisdiction and pending pro-Administrative supervision by chief ceedings . A 5 SW

judge of circuit A 5 S 2 Specialized divisions, authority toAppellate jurisdiction, generally . A 5 Ss5,20 sit in. A 5 S 7Certiorari, authority to issue writs Uniformity of jurisdiction throughout

of - A 5 S 5 state . .- A 5 S 5

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CIRCUIT COURTS (Cont.) Art. Sec. COMPTROLLER Art. Sec.Writs; authority re issuance, gen- Accounts against state, settlement

erally A 5 S 5 and approval A 4 S 4Cabinet, member of .... ...... A 4 S 4

CIRCUIT JUDGES Election A 4 S 5See: CIRCUIT COURTS Fiscal officer of state A 4 S 4

Impeachment ----------------- A 3 S17CITIES AND TOWNS Oath of office; bonc required ---. A 2 S 5

See: MUNICIPALITIES Office at seat of government . A 2 S 2Orders on state treasury, drawing A 4 S 4

CITIZENS Powers and duties, to be prescribedSee: RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE by law A 2 S 5,

A4 S4CIVIL POWER Qualifications - ............. A 4 S 5

Military power subordinate to -------- A 1 S 7 Salary fixed by law ? .....-.... A 2 S 5Military power subordinate to- --. A 1 S 7 gState board of administration, mem-CIVIL RIGHTS bership A12 5 9State board of education, member-

Felons, restored to - ........ A 4 S 8, ship. . A 9 S 2A 6 S 4 Term of office -... A 4 S 5

CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM COMPULSORY PROCESSEstablishment by legislature for Accused to have A 1 S16

public employees ---- --- A 3 S14 CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY

CLAIMS See: EMINENT DOMAIN

Validity of rights and obligations CONFESSIONarising under prior constitution -- A12 S 7 Treason .A 1 S20

CONFLICT OF INTERESTCLERK OF HOUSE OF REP- Code of ethics; state employees and

RESENTATIVES nonjudicial officers A 3 S18See: LEGISLATURE CONSERVATION

CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS Game and fresh water fish A 4 S 9Auditor, recorder and custodian of CONSERVATORS OF THE PEACE

county funds-----------------------------A 5 S16 CONSERVATORS OF THE PEACEDuties divided among two officers;Judicial officers as A 5 S19

authorization A 5 516 CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

otfe blshed by law, transfer of Preexisting debts, taxation for pay-

Offices, location -- -AS------- Sl-- ment, etc.-S A 8 SS3Records at county seat A 8 S 1 CONSTITUTION OF FLORIDASelection, manner of -------- A .5 S16 Adoption of 1968 revision, super-Term of office...............................A 8 S 1 seding effect .. .... .. A12 S

CODE OF ETHICS Amendment on one subject; procedureAll S 3State employees and nonjudicial Amendment or revision of one or

officers A 3 S18 more articles or the whole, pro-ofcr - A- 3~~~~~~ 518~-~~~~~- ~ ~~~~~~~ posal by legislature, submission

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING to vote by electors --- - -- - All Ssl, 5Right of labor union or labor organ- Conflicting provisions, supremacy

ization to engage in ....... ...-- A 1 S 6 of schedules over ........... A12 Ssl, 17COMMuANDER-IN-CHIEF~ TmConstitution of 1885 superseded by

Governor to be . A 4 S 1 revision of 1968 except sectionsGovermnor toffe . . . .......A 4 S expressly retained . . A12 S 1

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICUL- Constitutional convention, calling;TURE method of revising -- All S 4See: AGRICULTURE, COMMIS- Constitutional revision of one sub-

SIONER OF ject; procedure - All S 3

COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Effective date of amendments orSee: EDUCATION, COMMIS- revision All S 5

SIONER OF Initiatiative petition, power to pro-pose amendments; reserved to

COMMISSIONS the people; procedure - All S 3Established by law; quasi-judicial Methods for amending or revising All

power, authority of legislature to Publication of proposed amend-grant . A 5 S 1 ments Al - ...-...... - All S 5

Revision commission See: CONSTI-COMMUTATION OF PUNISHMENT TUTION REVISION COMMIS-

Governor, authority of - ... A 4 S 8 SIONRevision of 1968 not retroactive . A12 S 7

COMPENSATION AND SALARIES Revision on one subject; proce-See: Specific head dure .. .All S 3

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CONSTITUTION OF FLORIDA Art. Sec. COUNTIES (Cont.) Art. Sec.(Cont.) County commissioners See:Special elections for adoption of COUNTY COMMISSIONERSsingle amendment or revision ... All S 5 County courts; request for con-Superseded provisions as statutory venient location, authority of chieflaw -- --- . A12 S10 judge of circuit re ............-........... A 5 S20Validity of rights and obligations County ordinancesarising under prior constitution .. A12 S 7 Effective date A 8 S 1CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED Enactment; county commission-

STATES ers' powers re ...... A 8 SSee: UNITED STATES Filing with secretary of state . A 8 S 1

CONSTITUTION REVISION COM- Local laws relating to unincor-MISSION porated areas on effective dateChairman, designation by governor All S 2 of A8; subject to amendmentConvening -.--...--..... All S 2 or repeal . ... A 8 S 6Establishment- ..... ....... All S 2 Violations; penalty'- A 8 S 1Membership ..... All S 2 County seat of governmentProposal by commission, filed with Branch offices. establishment byProposal by commission, filed with-governing body -AB S Isecretary of state - All S 2 Locationg dy A 8 S 1

R esponsibilities - .- . All S 2 Permanent records of officers,Responsibilities- - - - ---- All S 2 etc., kept at A 8 S 1Rules of procedure, adoption All S 2 Principal offices A 8 S 1Vacancies, filling . ------ .. All S 2 Principal offices located at . A 8 S 1

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Creation by law .- A 8 S 1Power to call; reserved to the peo- Credit, pledge or loan of; limitation A 7 S1ple; procedure All S 4 Existing government, preservationRevision of constitution; procedure All S 4 of A12 S10CONTEMPTS Functions of; transferred to or con-Legislature .... ..................... A 3 Ss4, 5 tracted to be performed by an-

other county. city, or special dis-CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT trict A 8 5 4Operation during an emergency; Funds, custody and disbursementlegislative powers.... A 2 S 6 provided by general law A 8 S 1

CONTRACTS Governor, transaction of executiveHomestead, purchase ...- A10 S 4 business with administrative offi-Laws impairing obligations of con- cers ......... ..... A 4 S 1

tracts forbidden -- A 1 S10 Home rule ......................... A 8 S 6Validity of rights and obligations Homesteads, extent of ........ A10 S 4arising under prior constitution - A12 S 7 New counties, creation by law; pay-CORPORATIONS ment or apportionment of debt .. A 8 S 1,Condemnation of property, compen- Officers, designations ...... A 8 S 1

sation A10 S 6 Pari-mutuel pools, distribution inCredit of state, counties, cities, etc., equal amounts to- .. A 7 S 7

not to be pledged in aid of, exception A 7 S10 Pledging of credit by, prohibited, ex-Income taxes; limitation on levy .....--..-. A 7 S 5 ception.............................A 7 S10Prior constitution, rights and ob- Political subdivisions, division ofligations; continue to be valid .-. A12 S 7 state into - - A 8 S 1Privilege tax; liability ---...-..... _ A 7 S 5 Pollution control and abatementTax levy for benefit of, prohibited facilities, bonds to finance; state

exception. ............................................ A 7 credit pledged A 7 S14eA 7 S 0 Public debts; prior constitution; ex-COSTS isting debts, full payment A12 S 8Accused person to pay, when A 1 S19 Representation in house of repre-Habeas corpus, writ; without cost A 1 S13 sentatives, apportionment A 3 S16Revision of judicial article; effect on Second gas tax, amount distributedassessment and collection of cost among; use A12 S 9

in county courts-. ---.--------- - A 5 S20 Self-government, enactment ofCOUNTIES county ordinances; restrictions .. A 8 S 1

Abolition or change of counties; Senatorial districts -A 3 S16payment or apportionment of State aid to; without restriction aspublic debts .- ....... A 8 S 1 to purpose, with conditions pro-

Bcnds, power to issue . A 7 SslO vided by law - ................ A 7 S 812 Taxation See: TAXATION

Branch offices, maintaining .............. A 8 S 1 Transfer of powers, by law or byCapital projects, financing cost; resolution of the governing body A 8 S 4revenue bond issuance A 7 S12 Vacancy in office See: VACANCIESChanged by law; payment or ap- IN OFFICE

portionment of debt .- ................... A 8 S 1 COUNTY AUDITORSCharter government, establishment; Clerk of circuit court as .... A 5 S16

procedure . A 8 S 1 COUNTY CHARTER GOVERN-Civil service system, establishmentMENTSby legislature for public em- Adopted, amended or repealed; ap-ployees . A 3 S14 proval by vote of the electors ... A 8 S 1

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COUNTY CHARTER GOVERN- Art. See. COUNTY COURTS (Cont.) Art. Sec.MENTS (Cont.)Judges (Cont.)Branch county seat of government,Maistrat courts ertain dsMagistrates courts; certain judgesestablishment by resolution ........ A 8 S 1 eligible for election as A 5 S2(County ordinances elgblefor election as ... .... A 5 2(

Effective date A 8 S 1 Misconduct - ------------ --------- A 5 S12Enactment; power of governing Nonjudicial duties of county judges

body .... A 8 S 1 to be performed by .......................... A 5 S20Filing with secretary of state --. A 8 S 1 Number of, increasing or decreas-Violations; penalty .......... A 8 S 1 -ing; procedures re determination

Establishment, procedure - ... A 8 S 1 of need . ---------------- A 5 S 9Local self-government, powers re A 8 S 1 Number of judges ................................ A 5Ss6,9,20Officers, designated by law -- A 8 S 1 Number of judges in counties withSpecial election, approval by vote population of less than 100,000 -- A 5 S20

of the electors . A 8 S 1 Prohibited activities ----......-...--- A 5 S13Salaries to be fixed by general

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS law -............................... A 5 S14Branch county seat of government, Term of office - A 5 S1(

establishment by resolution -. A 8 S 1 Vacancies in office, procedure forClerk, circuit court clerk as ex filling-----.......................-.. A 5 Sll

officio ----------------------------------------------------------.. .. A 5 S16 Judicial power vested --.---......--- A 5 S 1A 8 S 1 Jurisdiction, generally ..........--...---- A 5 Ss6,20

Counties, division into districts A 8 S 1 Location; request by county orCounty ordinances, enactment; municipality for convenient place,

powers re . .... A 8 S 1 authority of chief judge of circuitDade county; powers, duties, etc., A 8 S 6 re.................................................. A 5 S20Election by county at large - A 8 S 1 Organization, generally . A 5 S 6]Hillsborough county, home rule Practice and procedure, governed by

charter A 8 S 6 rules adopted by supreme court -- A 5 S 2Membership .....-.. A 8 S 1 Revision of judicial article; effect onReapportionment of districts by jurisdiction and pending proceed-

each decennial census ........ A 8 S 1 ings --------------------------- A 5 S20Residence ----- -- -- A 8 S 1 Sessions of court- A 5 S20Term of office ......-0 0 . A 8 S 1 Specialized divisions, authority to

COUNTY COURTS sit in. ...................................... A5 S 7Administrative supervision by chief Uniformity of jurisdiction throughout

judge of circuit ...-... --............ A 5 S 2 the state -------------- A 5 S 6Amount in controversy ---------- -- A 5 S20 COUNTY FUNDSCivil trials and hearings; place where Custody and method of disbursing;

held ----------. A 5 7 provided by general law .- - A 8 S 1Clerks of county court; office per- COUNTY JUDGES' COURTS

mitted if authorized by general or Certain judges of; eligibility forspecial law.............................................. A 5 S16 election as county court judge - A 5 S20

Costs, disposition -A 5 S20 COUNTY OFFICERSCriminal trials and hearings; place Sealso: ecc officer

where held _ --------- A 5 S 7 Abolished office; compensation forDeposit, fines and forfeitures ................ A 5 S20 loss of emolument for remainderDivisions, sitting in; authority ---- A 5 S20 of term - - A 8 S 6Forfeitures, disposition - ...---- A 5 S20 Continuance in office after adoptionInjunctions ------- A 5 S20 of constitution .-- .--- . A12 S 3Judges Duties ...- ... ..... A 8 S 1

Failure to qualify -------------- --------------- A 10 S 3Additional; supreme court to certi- Oath of office; bond required A S fy need; legislature to create Offices location A 8 S 1offices; deadline --A 5 S20 Records at county seat - - - A 8 S 1

Assignment to temporary duty in Salaries, powers, duties, etc., fixedanother court, powers of supreme by law A 2 S 5court chief justice re ......-- ............ A 5 S 2 Terms of office A 8 S 1

Committing magistrates, designa-tion as---------------- A 5 S20 COUNTY ORDINANCES

Conservators of the peace -- A 5 819 See: COUNTIES; COUNTY CHAR-

Counties with population of 40,000 T RERN ERor less; Florida bar member re-COUNT RECORDERquirement not applicable .............. A 5 S2( Clerk, circuit court; designated A 8 S 1

County judge's court; certain COUNTY SEAT OF GOVERNMENTjudges eligible for election See: COUNTIESas ...................................................... A 5 S20 COUNTY SOLICITORS

Discipline, removal or retirement, Office abolished; service as assistantprocedures re ................................ A 5 S12 state attorneys provided . .- A 5 S2()

Election requirement . - A 5 810 COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OFEligibility requirements A 5 S 8 PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONJustices of the peace, certain; Title changed to superintendent of

eligibility for election as................. A 5 S2(0 schools ... .......... A12 S 5

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COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF Art. Sec. CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS (Cont.) Art. Sec.SCHOOLS Cruel or unusual punishment for-See: SUPERINTENDENT OF bidden . ......... A 1 S17

SCHOOLS Felony offenses, prosecution on pre-COUNTY TAX N COLLECTORsentment or indictment or in-

formation --...... A 1 S15See: TAXATION Impeached officers, liability to .-....- A 3 S17COURTS Libel; matter published with good

See also: Specific court motives, grounds for acquittal orAccess to; redress for injury ............ A 1 S21 exoneration ......... ........ A 1 S 4Administrative supervision, supreme Military forces, servicemen in ac-

court to adopt rules re --- A 5 S 2 tive duty; trials by court martial A 1 S15Divisions of courts ..................... A 5 S20 Trial, speedy and public A 1 S16Judicial power vested---. ...----------.--- A 5 S Venue --- A 1 S16Jurisdiction improvidently invoked; Witnesses See: WITNESSES

supreme court to adopt rules re CRIMINAL STATUTEStransfer of proceedings .................. A 5 S 2 Repeal or amendments; effect as to

Jury See: JURY OR JURORS previous crimes ---- - A10 S 9Practice and procedure, governed oy

rules adopted by supreme court ---- A 5 S 2 CRIPPLED PERSONSRemoval of causes -- ------------- A 5 Ss2,20 Tax exemption . A 7 S 3Schedule for implementation of DADE COUNTY

judicial article --- A 5 S20 Commissioners' districts, redistrict-Termination of existence of certain ing --------------------------- A 8 S 6

courts, schedule re -- - A 5 S20 County commissioners, powers andTrial See: TRIAL term of office - ...-..... A 8 S 6

CREDIT Home rule charter of government A 8 S 6State, county or municipality, Metro government, powers con-

pledge or loan of --- ...-.. A 7 S10 ferred upon municipalities withinCRIMES AND OFFENSEScounty - ---- A 8 S 6

Bail, right to reasonable; exception A 1 S14 Superintendent of schools, officeBills of attainder, prohibition not to be abolished -- ------ A 8 S 6

against .- . -I- ... A 1 S10 DEBTBreachofpublictrust- ---------- A 2 S 8 Homestead ------. .--- A10 S 4Criminal statutes, repeal or amend- Husband; liability of wife's property A10 S 5

ments; effect as to previous crimes A10 S 9 Imprisonment for; forbidden ex-Cruel or unusual punishment for- cept for fraud ---- .... A 1 S1l

bidden --......... A 1 S17 Merged cities and counties; adjust-Elections, persons convicted of fel- ment of . . ............ A 8 S 3

ony; disqualified to Vote A 6 S 4 New counties, apportionment -- A 8 S 1Ex post facto laws, prohibition State, provision for .... .......... A 7 S 1

against A 1 S10 DECLARATION OF RIGHTSFelonies, defined ---- - A10 S10 General A 1Felonies, requiring presentment or D

indictment ...... A 1 S15 DEFENDANTSJurisdiction---..........- A 5 S20 Accusation, right of accused to de-Prosecution See: CRIMINAL PROS- mand nature of --. ..... A 1 S16

ECUTIONS Arraignment, when - .........- A 1 S15Public office, persons convicted of DEFINITIONS

felony disqualified to hold .. A 6 S 4 Felony --- - A10 S10Punishment for crimes, prior con- Feminine gender, masculine in-stitution; execution according to cluded - - - - -- A1 S12terms - . A12 S 7 Judicial offices, justices and judges A10 S12Searches and seizures See: Masculine gender, feminine in-SEARCHES AND SEIZURES clu ded fem..ine. A10 S12

CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS Plural, singular as included -- A10 S12Accused person Rules of construction as to terms

Compelling to be a witness used in the constitution - A10 S12against himself -----............. A 1 S 9 Singular, plural as included -- A10 S12Costs, payment of; when ........... A 1 S19 Special laws A10 S12Imposition of cost prior to judg- Vacancies in office - A10 S 3ment ----..................... A 1 S19 Vote ---------.- A10 S12

Rights of ------- - A 1 S16 DELINQUENCYCapital offenses, prosecution on S MIN

presentment or indictment .- A 1 15 ee. NORSCosts, payment by accused person; DISABLED PERSONSwhen - A 1 S19 Tax exemption - -A 7 S 3Counsel, right of accused to - .- A 1 S16Crimes committed beyond the state DISTRICT COURTS OF APPEAL

boundaries; venue ...... A 1 S16 Administrative actions, direct reviewCriminal statutes, repeal or amend- of ........... A 5 S 4ments; effect as to previous Appellate court districts, legislaturecrimes A10 S 9 to divide state into ............... ..... A 5 S 1

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DISTRICT COURTS OF APPEAL Art. See. DISTRICT COURTS OF APPEAL Art. Sec.(Cont.) (Cont.)Appellate jurisdiction, generally .-........... A 5 S 4 Trial courts, appeals directly from;Certiorari, authority to issue writs jurisdiction -... ..----- . A 5 S 4

of .- ----------- .---- A 5 S 4 Writs, autnority re issuance, gen-Chief judge; administrative super- erally .---.-. ------.-.--. A 5 S 4

vision of court, duties re ------ A 5 S 2Chief judge; selection, manner of---. A 5 S 2 DISTRICTSClerks; appointment, duties, corn- County commissioners see: COUN-

pensation, etc. . .- . A 5 S 4 TY COMMISSIONERSpensation. etc. ------ School districts See: SCHOOLSDistrict courts; one to serve each Senatorial or house of representa-

appellate district - - A 5 S 4 tives districts See: LEGISLA-Divisions, sitting in; authority ------- A 5 S20 TUREHabeas corpus, authority to issue Special districts See: SPECIAL

writs of --------------- A 5 S 4 DISTRICTSInterlocutory orders, review of; limi-

tations ---------------. A 5 S 4 DOG RACINGJudges Lotteries -- . . A0 S 7

Assignment to temporary duty in Pari-mutuel pools, allocation ofanother court, powers of supreme taxes - ------------------ A 7 S 7court chief justice re ---- .-- A 5 S 2 DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Chief judge See: Chief judge See: JEOPARDYConservators of the peace --- -- A 5 S19Discipline, removal or retirement, DOWER

procedures re - .........-.... -... A 5 S12 Established by law A10 S 5Election requirement ------ . A 5 S10 DRAINAGEEligibility requirements ----- A 5 S 8 Eminent domain, land drainage;Habeas corpus, authority to issue easements; compensation . A10 S 6

writs of ............................................... A 5 S 4 Misconduct ------------ A 5 S2 DUAL OFFICESNumbeiscfonc nctreasiAg5ordecaS12- Public officers, holding two officesNumber of, increasing or decreas-imtnesl rhib A

ing; procedures re determination simultaneously; prohibited .-.-..... A 2 S 5of need -.....-............ A 5 S 9 DUE PROCESS OF LAW

Number of judges ----- .-.. A 5 S 4 Accused person, right of ......... A 1 S 9Prohibited activities ------- A 5 S13 Deprivation of property .....-. A 1 S 9Retention election, ballot form------------ A 5 S10 Guaranteed ............ A 1 S 9Salaries to be fixed by general Remedy by --------...................... A10 S 6

law - -------------- A 5 S14 DUVAL COUNTYTerm of office A 5 S10 Jacksonville, city of; establishmentVacancies in office, existence ----- A 5 Sl0 of city extending throughoutVacancies in office, procedure for limits of county . A 8 S 6

filling ---- ..-...- ..... A 5 S11 DWELLINGJudicial nominating commission for Searches and seizures A 1 S12

each court; requirement ---- . A 5 Sll EASEMENTSJudicial power vested ---- -- . A 5 S I Drainage of land, compensation ...... A10 S 6Jurisdiction, generally -------- A 5 Ss4,20 EDUCATIONMandamus, authority to issue writs See: JUNIOR COLLEGES:

of------------------------------------------------------------ A 5 S 4 SCHOOLS; STATEMarshals; appointment, duties, corn- UNIVERSITIES

pensation, etc. ----------- A 5 S 4 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFOrganization, generally -A 5 S 4 Cabinet, member of A 4 S 4Practice and procedure, governed Election A 4 S 5

by rules adopted by supreme Impeachment .-----.---------.-- A 3 S17court .----------------. A 5 S 2 Laws relating to state superintend-

Process of court, execution by ent of public instruction, substi-marshals ------ ----- A 5 S 4 tution of new title -...... A12 S 6

Prohibition, authority to issue writs Oath of office; bond required -.......... A 2 S 5of-- ------ A 5 S 4 Office at seat of government - .- A 2 S 2

Quo warranto, authority to issue Powers and duties, to be prescribedwrits of ------ .- - -- .------. A S 4 by law ----------- - A 2 S 5,

Retention elections, judges --- A 5 S0 Public education system, supervi- 4Revision of judicial article; effect on sion s eA 4 S 4

jurisdiction and pending proceed- Qualifications - - --- A 4 S 5ings.- . . . . .......... A 5 S20 Salary fixed by law .......... .... A 2 S 5

Specialized divisions, authority to sit State board of education, member-in ....- A 5 S 7 ship .... ... ........... A 9 S 2

Supreme court; appellate and cer- Term of office --.. A 4 S 5tiorari jurisdiction over decisionsTltleof state superintendent ofof - A 5 S 5 public instruction changed to .A12 S 4

Territorial limitations re jurisdic- EDUCATIONAL PURPOSEStion .----. . ------ --.- A 5 S 4 Tax exemption ........ A 7 S3

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EJECTMENT Art. Sec. ELECTIONS (Cont.) Art. Sec.Jurisdiction ..................................................... A 5 S20 Secret vote by the people ........- . A 6 S 1

ELECTIONS Secretary of state .... .......... A 4 S 5Attorney general . A 4 S 5 Special districts, tax levies; ap-Ballot, secret vote by the people A 6 S 1 proval by freehold electors --....- A 7 S 9Campaign finance disclosure ----- A 2 S 8 Special electionsCommissioner of agriculture . A 4 S 5 Constitution, adoption of amend-Comptroller . i A 4 S 5 ment ... .......... All S 5Constitution of Florida; amendmentCounty charter government, ap-

or revision ..... All S 5 proval by vote of the electors .. A 8 S 1County charter government, estab- Regulation of, provided by law A 6 S 5

lishment; special election; ap- State bonds, pledging of credit ofproval by the electors -........ A 8 S state to finance capital projects;

County officers; provision for . A 8 S 1, approval by electors .. A 7 SllA12 S 3 Supervisor of elections See: SU-

District elections; regulation of, PERVISOR OF ELECTIONSprovided by law ----. ..-.. A 6 S 6 Vacancies in elective offices, filling A 6 S 5

Elections, plurality votes as consti- Votingtuting ..... ....... A 6 S 1 Electors, disqualifications for .. A 6 S 4

Electors Felons, disqualifications for . A 6 S 4Age, requirements . .... A 6 S 2 Mentally incompetent, disquali-Disqualifications to vote .. A 6 S 4 fied for . A 6 S 4Felons, disqualifications .to vote _ A 6 S 4 Presidential electors, voting byLocal governmental bodies; bonds electors who have not met resi-

to finance capital projects; ap- dence requirements ... A 6 S 2proval by freehold electors A 7 S12 Rules of construction as to term

Mentally incompetent, disquali- "vote" used in constitution ... A10 S12fication to vote A 6 S 4 ELECTORS

Oath. registration of ---. A 6 S 3 See: ELECTIONSPresidential electors, voting by

electors who have not met theELECTRICAL ENERGY FACILITIESresidence requirements A 6 S 2 Taxing powers or credit of local govern-

reeueralenfica-t--ions -- ......... : A 6 S 2 m ent used rejoint public, private owner-Qualifications -- - ----------- ship of-. A 7 SlORegistration . ............. .... A 6 S 1 sp o------------- A 7 S10Residence requirements .... A 6 S 2 EMERGENCY CONTINUITY OFState bonds, pledging of credit of GOVERNMENT

state to finance capital projects; Seat of government; temporary lo-approval by electors -.....-. .. A 7 Sll cation .. .......... A 2 S 2

General elections EMINENT DOMAINRegulation of, provided by law -. A 6 S 1 Drainage of land, easements; com-Time of A 6 S 5 pensation . A10 S 6

Governor, term of office . A 4 S 5 Private property, condemnation forJudicial; circuit and county court judges-- A 5 S10 public purposes; advance pay-Judicial; retention of supreme court jus- ments; compensation, etc. A10 S 6

tices and district courts of appealE M ATTudges-------------------------------------------- A 10 ENEMY ATTACK

Legislatr J; f s -- A 35 b Continuity of government, opera-u :Legis ':lator A 3 Sib tion during an emergency A 2 S 6Number ---------.... . A 3 S16

Local governmental bodies; bonds EQUALITYto finance capital projects; ap- Guaranty of equality before the law A 1 S 2proval by freehold electors A 7 S12 ESTATE BY THE ENTIRETY

Methodal of votion See LOCAL OPTION 1 Homestead; transfer of title .......... A10 S 4Municipal elections; regulation of, ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

provided by law .-- .- - A 6 S 6 Homesteads A10 S 4National elections, voting in by Inheritance tax; levy on natural per-

electors who have not met the sons forbidden -------- .... ............... A 7 S 5residence requirements A 6 S 2 ETHICS, CODE OF

Oath, registration of electors .......- A 6 S 3 inancial disclosure-------- A 2 S 8Persons disqualified to vote ........ A 6 S 4 State employees nd judiiaPlurality of votes as constituting officers nonjudicial

choice E N -------- -A 6 S 1 -Political party functions, legislative EVIDENCE

authority to regulate .... A 6 S 1 Articles or information obtained inPresidential electors, voting by violation of certain rights; not

electors who have not met the admissible as evidence ............... A 1 S12residence requirements ....... . . A 6 S 2 Treason; evidence required to con-

Public office, disqualified electorvict vc .... ..... ________A 1 S20prohibited from holding ........... A 6 S 4 EX POST FACTO LAW

Referendum; regulation of, pro- Prohibition against . A 1 S1Ovided by law .... A 6 S 5 EXCESSIVE PUNISHMEN.. S5Registration Fines and cruel and unusual pun-

Oath of eligible person . .. A 6 S 3 ishment, etc.A 1 S17Regulation of by law ............ A 6 S 1 Witnesses unlawful detention ... A 1 S17

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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Art. Sec. FLORIDA STATE TURNPIKE AU- Art. Sec.Administration ........ A 4 S 6 THORITYAppointment to or removal from Capital projects; prior constitution;

office; procedure . A 4 S 6 refunding bonds; procedure pro-Distribution of powers --- A 2 S 3 vided by law . A12 S 9Location of offices .- ---.......- -. A 2 S 2Maximum number of departments A 4 S 6 FORFEITURE OF ESTATE

A12 S16 Forbidden .. A 1 S17Officers, oath of office; bond re- FORFEITURES

quired. . A 2 S 5 Prior constitution, rights and ob-Professional and occupational li- ligations; continue to be valid A12 S 7censing boards ... ....... A 4 S 6 Remission by governor with ap-Records, keeping of A 4 S 4 proval of three cabinet members A 4 S 8

EXEMPTIONS Revision of judicial article; effect onSee: HOMESTEAD: MILITIA: collection and disposition of fines

TAXATION and forfeitures ----..--......--.-- -- A 5 S20FEDERAL CENSUS Suspension of - -- A 4 S 8

See: CENSUS FORMER JEOPARDYFEDERAL GOVERNMENT See: JEOPARDY

See: UNITED STATES FRAUDFEDERAL SECURITIES Imprisonment for debt in cases of A 1 Sll

Investment of public funds or trust FREEDOM OF PRESSfunds in; authorized ........ A 7 S10 Guaranty ------ ........-....- ... A 1 S 4

FELONIES FREEDOM OF RELIGIONSee: CRIMES AND OFFENSES Guaranty -.---... ......... A 1 S 3

FELONS FREEDOM OF SPEECHCivil rights, restoration --..... A 4 S 8, Guaranty -...... A 1 S 4

A 6 S 4Elections, persons -convicted of fel- GAMBLING

ony; disqualified to vote A 6 S 4 Lotteries, prohibition against A10 S 7Pari-mutuel pools, allocation of

FINES AND PENALTIES taxes ----.-.... . A 7 S 7Administrative agencies, imposing

penalties by; except as provided GAME AND FRESH WATER FISHby law - ------------- - A 1 S18 COMMISSION

Commutation ----- ..... A 4 S 8 Members, appointment and confirmation A 4 S 9County ordinances, violations -..-- A 8 S 1 Powers, regulatory and executive; rev-Criminal statutes, repeal or amend- enue appropriations ---- A 4 S 9ments; effect as to previouscrimes- ............... A10 S 9 GASOLINE TAX

Cruel or unusual punishment, for- Allocation and use of proceeds . A12 S 9bidden - . -..-- ------------ ----........ A 1 S17

Double jeopardy .. A 1 5 9 GENERAL ELECTIONSExcessive fines, forbidden A 1 S17 See: ELECTIONSFraud, imprisonment for debt in GENERAL LAWS OF LOCAL AP-

case of ------ --- ................. A 1 Sll PLICATIONGovernor with approval of three Federal decennial census, acts con-cabinet members may commute trolled by; effective date - - A10 S 8punishment A 4 S 8 ' General law, enactment on otherImpeached officers ------ -------- A 3 S17 subjects; classification- A 3 SiIndefinite imprisonment, forbidden A 1 S17 .........Prior constitution, -rights and ob- GOVERNOR

ligations; continue to be valid -- A12 S 7 Acting governor, lieutenant gover-Remission - - .... ............- A 4 S 8 nor to serve during impeachmentRevision of judicial article; effect on or incapacity -A 4 S 3

collection and disposition of fines Administrative officers, reports of A 4 S 1and forfeitures .........- - A 5 S20 Administrative officers, transaction

Special or local laws re, prohibited A 3 Sll of executive business with ....- --- A 4 S 1Suspension by governor - A 4 S 8 Commander-in-chief of militia . A 4 S 1Unusual punishment prohibited A 1 S17 Constitution revision commission

See: CONSTITUTION REVISIONFISH COMMISSION

Game and fresh water fish See: Counties, powers re See: COUN-GAME AND FRESH WATER TIESFISH COMMISSION Disbursement of state funds, coun-

tersigning upon order of comp-FLAG OF STATE troller . ........ .. A 4 S 4Design of flag prescribed by law A 2 S 4 Election .... A 4 S 5

Execution of laws . A 4 s 1FLORIDA CON STITUTION Fines and forfeitures, remission of;See: CONSTITUTION OF with approval of three cabinet

FLORIDA members .. -. ..... A 4 S 8

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GOVERNOR (Cont.) Art. Sec. HEAD OF FAMILY Art. Sec.Game and fresh water fish commis- Exemption, forced sale of home-

sion, members; appointment by A 4 S 9 stead and personal property ---- A10 S 4Impeachment- --- - A 3 S17 Homestead exemption -- A 7 S 6Incapacity of, to serve Tax exemption A 7 S 3

Determination, procedure _..- - A 4 S 3 HEALTH-RELATED TRAININGLieutenant governor to serveCENTERS

during o f A 4 S 3 Revenue bonds, authority to issueRestoration of capacity, pro- 3 for student loans; payments - A 7 S15dure A 4 S 3.. ..........

Joint candidacy with lieutenant HILLSBOROUGH COUNTYgovernor ... _ A 4 S 5 Charter form of government .... . A 8 S 6

Judicial offices, vacancies in; appoint- Consolidation of municipal andrnents by governor; limitation on county governments --- - --- A 8 S 6term ..........-.............-..-.............. . A 5 Sll County officers; home rule charter,

Judicial proceedings, institution of A 4 S 1 effect .......... A 8 S 6Legislature See: LEGISLATUREMilitia, powers re See: MILITIA O e UnL CHARTER Municipalities, powers re See: Dade county - A 8 S 6

MUNICIPALITIES Hillsborough county A 8 S 6Office at seat of government A 2 S 2 HOMESTEADPardons, granting of; with approval Alienation or encumbrance ---. ---- A10 S 4

of three cabinet members - A 4 S 8 Contractual obligations -..-. .- A10 S 4Powers generally . A 4 S 1 Devise by owner; limitation - - A10 S 4Public officers Devise by owner to spouse if no

Commissioning of -- A 4 S 1 minor children . ........- - A10 S 4Initiation of judicial proceedings Estate by the entirety; transfer of

against, powers of A 4 S 1 title - - ---- ................. A10 S 4Suspension; reinstatement or re- Exemptions

placement of suspended officers A 4 S 7 Amount of exemption - ... A 7 S 6Punishment, commutation of, with Assessment of value ..-..... A 7 S 6

approval of three cabinet mem- Condominium --.......... A 7 S 6bers .-.-- A 4 S 8 Entireties, title held by . ..... A 7 S 6

Qualifications A 4 S 5 Exceptions ... .................... A10 S 4Reelection, eligibility for - A 4 S 5 Extent of - - -..... A10 S 4Reprieves, granting of A 4 S 8 Forced sales, exemption from A10 S 4Secretary of state, filing of reports Heirs of owner, rights -- ..... A10 S 4

with re reprieves, pardons, etc. A 4 S 8 Held in common ---. ..... A 7 S 6State board of administration, mem- Joint ownership .... ..... . A 7 S 6

her of .- . A12 S 9 Laws establishing right --. A 7 S 6State board of education, member- Leasehold in excess of ninety-

ship ....... A 9 S 2 eight years - ......--.. . A 7 S 6Succession to office of A 4 S 3 Mpmbership in corporation ---- A 7 S 6Supreme court, advisory opinions; Personal property -----...- A 7 S 3,

upon request by ...... A 4 S 1 A10 S 4Supreme executive power -.. A 4 S 1 Special assessment, liability for - A 7 S 6Suspension of fines and forfeitures A 4 S 8 Stock ownership -...- . A 7 S 6Term of office A 4 S 5 Surviving spouse, rights . .. A10 S 4Treason, granting of reprieves; Extent of homestead in county or

limitation -- ....... A 4 S 8 municipality -- - --......-.. ..... A10 S 4Vacancies in state and county of- Head of family, exemption - . A10 S 4

fices, filling; terms of office -- A 4 S 1 Heirs of owner, exemption as in-uring to .-- ---....-...- A10 S 4

Improvement or repairs -- - A10 S 4GRAND JURY Incompetency of owner or spouse:

Capital or felony offenses, prosecu- alienation, etc -..-- ---.. .. A10 S 4tions; requiring presentment or Liens ----------. ----------. A10 S 4indictment by grand jury -....-... A 1 S15 Mortgage, sale or gift .- ...--.- A10 S 4

Widows, exemption as inuring to---- A10 S 4

GUARDIAN AND WARD Lotteries A10 S 7Jurisdiction -A 5 S20 Pari-mutuel pools, allocation of

taxes ..---------------- A 7 S 7HABEAS CORPUS HOSPITALS

Circuit courts; authority to issue Compulsory hospitalization, jurisdiction A 5 S20

District courts of appeal; authority to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESissue writs of -.- „-----.---..A 5i S 4 See: LEGISLATURE

Return of writ A 1 S13 HOUSEHOLD GOODSSupreme court or justices thereof; Tax exemption ..-... A 7 S 3

authority to issue writs of................ A 5 S 3 HUSBAND AND WIFESuspension in case of rebellion or Dower or curtesy; to be established

invasion .... . ......... A 1 S13 by law . .... ................ A10 S 5Writ granted without costs .--. A 1 S13 Homestead See: HOMESTEAD

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HUSBAND AND WIFE (Cont.) Art. Sec. INSURRECTION Art. SecSeparate property of; no distinction Militia, calling out A 4 S 1between . .. ............. A10 S 5

betweeNITY- - - - - - -INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TAXIMMUNITY See: TAXATIONAccused, compelling to be witness

against self ... ...... . A 1 S 9 INVASIONIMPEACHMENT Militia, calling out - . - A 4 S 1

Cabinet members --. A 3 S17 Suspension of right to habeas corpus A 1 S13Chief justice, presiding at trial .....-.... A 3 S17 INVESTMENTSCircuit judges .......... A 3 S17 Public funds in federal securities,District court of appeal judges ............ A 3 S17 authorized -......... . A 7 S10Effect of conviction -.... A 3 S17 Trust funds authorized A 7 S10Governor - -------- A 3 S17 JACKSONVILLE, CITY OFHouse of representatives, two-thirds Duval county, establishment of

vote required ---------------- A 3 S17 city throughout present limits ofJustices or judges, information in posses- county .--------- A 8 S 6sion of , Judicial Qualifications Legislative power to establish, alter,

Commission------------------------------------- A 5 S12 or abolish A 8 S 6Lieutenant governor -... A 3 S17 Legislature, representation A 8 S 6Officers liable to --------------- -A 3 S17 J IASenate, trial by - - ......... A 3 S17 JAI ALAISupreme court justices A 3 S17 Lotteries A .............. S 7Suspension, temporary ------ A 3 S17 Pari-mutuel pools, allocation ofSuspension, temporary --............ . taxes A 7 S.7Temporary vacancy, filling ..-... A 3 S17 s .... ............... 7

IMPRIS|O N T IMENT JEOPARDYIMPRISONMENT Double jeopardy, prohibition against A 1 S 9For debts; prohibited; exception A 1 SllFraud, imprisonment for debt in JOINT RESOLUTIONS

cases of - -- .....-....... A 1 Sli See: LEGISLATUREIndefinite, forbidden -A 1 S17

INALIENABLE RIGHTS See: LEGISLATURESee: RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE LEGISLATURE

INCOME TAXJUDGESINCOME TAX Abolished courts under revision ofCorporations, banking associations, judicial article, effect on judetc.; limitation on levy ........................ A 7effect on jud- S20onnatralperonsfobiden------A7ges.------- AS 5S20Levyonnaturalpersons, forbidden ..... A 7 S 5 Assignment to other courts -- A 5 S 2

INCOMPETENCY Conservators of the peace ----------- A 5 S19See: MENTALLY ILL PERSONS Discipline, removal or retirement,

INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION Eleprocedures re --------. ............ A 5 S12Accused person, right to . .. A 1 S16 Eligibility requirements, generally A 5 S 8Capital offenses ------------ A 1 S15 Misconduct A 5 S12Felony offenses; prosecution on; re- Number of judges; increasing or de-

quirements ------------ A 1 S15 creasing; procedures re determina-INDUSTRIAL PLANTStion of need- A 5 S 9

Financed by local governmental Salaries to be fixed by generalbodies; occupied or operated by law - ....................................... .A 5 S14private interest; subject to taxa- Terms of office -................. A 5 S10tion ----- .. A 7 S10 Transfer from abolished courts---.......-. A 5 S20Revenue bond issuance to finance Vacancies in office, procedure forcost by local governmental bodies, filling A 5 Sllauthorized -------- A 7 S-10 .....filling-i A 7 S

IJUDICIAL BRANCHINFANTS General provisions re --..--........ ...---..... A 5See: MINORS Schedule for implementation ofINHERITANCE article re A 5 S20Aliens' rights ............. A 1 S 2 State government ------------------------- A 2 S 3INHERITANCE TAXJUIA C RCI

Levyonnaturalpersons, frrbidden .A 7 S 5 JUDICIAL CIRCUITSChief judge; authority to assign

INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM judges for duty in his circuit;Constitution, power to propose power delegated by supreme court

amendments to ....-----............ All S 3 chief justice ---------..-..-..- A 5 S 2Constitutional revision of one sub- Judicial nominating commission for

ject; procedure ---................... .... All S 3 each trial court within circuit;INJUNCTION requirement -. ........ .... A 5 511PwrtINJUNCTION A5 2 Legislature to divide state into . ... A 5 S 1Power to issue writ-A 5 S20 One circuit court to serve eachINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER judicial circuit -. . . A 5 S 5

LEARNING Public defender for each circuit;See: JUNIOR COLLEGES; STATE election, qualifications, duties,

UNIVERSITIES etc ...... ..-. A 5 S1852-C


JUDICIAL CIRCUITS (Cont.) Art. Sec. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (Cont.) Art. Sec.Redefining, increasing or decreasing, Right to work not denied or

procedures re ..- ..---.--.---- A 5 S 9 abridged on account of member-Revision of judicial article; effect ship or nonmembership in any

on .-...---- ..--------------. A 5 S20 labor union or organization A 1 S 6State attorney for each circuit;

election, qualifications, duties, LABOR UNIONSetc. A 5 S17 Collective bargaining, right of unione tc ._ __ _ _ __ __ _ ___ __ __ __ S 17.. ...----------------- A to engage in ... -- . A 1 S 6JUDICIAL NOMINATING COM- Persons, right to work not denied

MISSIONS or abridged on account of mem-Justices and judges prohibited from serv- bership -- . ..... - A 1 S 6

ing .................................................. A 5 S20 LAWSRevision of judicial article; effect on Amendments, method A 3 Ss6, 7

membership, terms of office, Appropriation law; state salariesetc .........-.......... ............--.-... A 5 S20 and other current expenses; other

Supreme court, district courts of subjects forbidden . .... A 3 S12appeal and all trial courts within Bill of attainder, prohibited ---- A 1 S10judicial circuit; separate commis- Constitution, 1968, adoption; lawssions required. -- A 5 Sll not inconsistent continued in

force A12 S 6JUDICIAL OFFICERS Contracts, impairing obligation,

Conservators of the peace --......-........- A 5 S19 passage of law prohibited - A 1 S10Criminal statutes, repeal or amend-

JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COM- ments; effect as to previousMISSION crimes ------ - - A10 S 9Access to information from other agen- Effective date ........ A 3 S 9

cies and grand juries--------- A 5 S12 Election A 6 S 1Internal organization, rules, etc .....----. A 5 S12 Enacting clause - A 3 S 6Investigations re discipline of justices and Ex pst facto, passage of law pro-

judges; confidentiality, publication, etc. A 5 S12 hibited . A 1 S10Public proceedings, judicial discipline ----- A 5 S12 Execution of - A 3 S 7

Calling out militia by governor A 4 S 1JUNIOR COLLEGES Duty of governor ..-...... A 4 S 1

Bond issuance; interest rate, etc.; Executive approval ......... A 3 S 7limitation ----- ---- A12 S 9 General

Capital outlay; issuance of bonds;- County seats, removal A 8 S 1limitation A12 S 9 Intoxicants - .. A 8 S 5

Revenue bonds for student loans, Levy of taxes A 7 S 1authority to issue; payments A 7 S15 Passage of, procedure -- . A 3 S 7

Uniform system; establishment and Revised or amended by reference,operation- .. . . ...-A9 51 prohibited... A3 S 6A------ Special and local laws - --- A 3 Ss10,

JURISDICTION 11Circuit courts-- A 5 Ss5,6,20 See also: SPECIAL AND LOCALCounty courts . A 5 Ss6,20 LAWSDistrict courts of appeal A 5 S20 Subject ........... A 3 S 6Supreme courts - A 5 S20 Suits against state, regulation by

general law- -o laws A10 S13JURY OR JURORS Title -... ... A 3 S 6

Criminal cases; right to trial by A 1 S16 Veto, power of governor . A 3 S 8Minimum number of jurors ....- A 1 S22Qualifications EMPLOYMA 1 S22 LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONMENTTrial by jury, right of - - nol- A 1 S16, See: APPORTIONMENT

A 1 22JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE BILLS

Access to courts; administered See: Bills under LEGISLATUREwithout sale - - .......... A 1 S21

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE LEGISLATORSCounty court judge, eligibility for See: LEGISLATURE

election as ....................... A 5 S20LEGISLATURE

KEY WEST, CITY OF Adjournment ....... A 3 S 3Establishment of city extending Effective date of laws - -- A 3 S 9

throughout limits of Monroe Governor, power to .. A 3 S 3county A 8 S 6 Unapproved bills, filing by gov-

Legislative power to establish, alter, ernor with secretary of stateor abolish A 8 S 6 after adjournment A 3 S 8

Appellate court districts, legislatureLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT to divide state into A 5 S 1

Public employees, right to work not Appellate districts; redefining, in-denied or abridged on account of creasing or decreasing, powersunion membership -. A 1 S 6 and dutiesre; procedures - A 5 5 9

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LEGISLATURE (Cont.) Art. Sec. LEGISLATURE (Cont.) Art. Sec.Apportionment See: APPORTION- Governor

MENT Adjournment, power of; notice A 3 S 3Appropriation bills; subjects other Appropriations, veto powers A 3 S 8than appropriations for state sal- Approval of bills A 3 S 8aries and other current ex- Message and recommendations A 4 S 1penses forbidden A 3 S12 Special apportionment session

Auditor, legislative; appointment, called upon failure of legisla-duties, etc. A 3 S 2 ture to apportion A 3 S16

Bills Special session, convening of byAdjournment proclamation of A 3 S 3

Laws take effect sixty days Unapproved bills, filing with sec-after A 3 S 9 retary of state after adjourn-

Veto of bills after, procedure A 3 s8 ment -A 3 S 8Amendments Veto powers - ---.. A3 S 8

By reference to title only, pro- House of representativeshibited --- . .. .. A 3 S 6 Clerk, designation A 3 S 2

Either house . ........- A 3 S 7 Composition -..... A 3 S 1Method ...... A 3 S 7 Districts A 3 S16

Appropriation bills; sub j ect s Impeachment powers . A 3 S17other than appropriations for Investigations, procedure, etc. A 3 S 5state salaries and other current Open doors ---- A ........... 3 S 4expenses forbidden ........- -- A 3 S12 Quorum.. A 3 S 4

Clerk of house, signing by ... A 3 S 7 RepresentativesEffective date of acts ...... A 3 S 9 Absent member, compelling at-Enacting clause - - --..... A 3 S 6 tendance --- - - A 3 S 4Executive approval A 3 S 8 Age and residence require-Majority vote required . A 3 S 7 ments . A 3 S15Origination in either house A 3 S 7 Compulsory attendance A 3 S 4Passage, procedure A 3 S 7 Disorderly conduct A 3 Ss4, 5Presiding officers, signing by A 3 S 7 Election - ....-- ..... A 3 S15Readings . .....- - - - A 3 S 7 Oath of office - ..- A 2 S 5Reconsideration in case of veto A 3 S 8 Punishment for contempt andSecretary of senate, signing by A 3 S 7 disorderly conduct ... A 3 Ss4, 5Special legislation Qualifications ------- ... A 3 Ss2, 15

Procedure for passage ..... A 3 S10 Terms of office -. A 3 S15,Prohibition against A 3 S11 A12 S14Publication requirements A 3 S10 Vacancy in office, filling A 3 S15Referendum - ... A 3 S10 Speaker of the house

Title, subject expressed in A 3 S 6 Selection A 3 S 2Veto of bills Signing of bills and joint reso-

Appropriation bills A 3 S 8 lutions -- A 3 S 7Overridden at later date, effec- Witnesses, compulsory attendance A 3 S 5

tive date - - A 3 S 9 Investigations, compulsory attend-tOverriding veto . . . A 3 s 8 ance of witnesses -- - -. A 3 S 5POverridigovetnor -- A 3 5 8 Joint resolutions, passage A 3 S 7Power of governor A 3 5 8 JournalsVote on after objections by S 8 Constitution, proposed amend-

ments or revisions; text andVote on, entered in journal A 3 S 7 vote; entry ------ All S 1Circuit and county judges, authority Passage of bills, final votes en-

to create additional offices for; tered in A 3 S 7requirements ------...........--...... A 5 S20 Proceedings, publication - .. A 3 S 4

Clerk of house, designation A 3 S 2 Vote, entry of yeas and nays -- A 3 Ss4, 7Judges on courts, increasing or de-

Committees creasing number of; powers andSubpoena power A 3 S 5 duties; procedures .- A 5 S 9Witnesses, compulsory attendance A 3 S 5 Judicial circuits; legislature to divide

Composition .- -....-. .... A 3 S 1 state into--- A 5 S 1Judicial circuits; redefining, increas-

Compulsory attendance ing or decreasing, powers andMembers A 3 S 4 duties re; procedures - - A 5 S 9Witnesses A 3 S 5 Judicial revision; deletion of obsolete

Contempt or disorderly conduct, schedule items; authority re ._..-.. A 5 S20punishment A 3 Ss4, 5 Member representing other person before

Court rules of practice and procedure state agency------------- A 2 S 8adopted by supreme court; repeal Message by governor --- ---. A 4 S 1by; requirement . A 5 S 2 Oath of office, members A 2 S 5

Distribution of powers - -A 2 S 3 Organizational sessions, selection ofEffective date of legislative acts A 3 S 9 officers -.......... A 3 S 3Enacting clause of legislative bills A 3 S 6 Passage of bills See: BillsEnemy attack; continuity of gov- Place of holding sessions - - A 2 S 2

ernment, operation during an President of the senate; constitu-emergency A 2 S 6 tion revision commission, mem:

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LEGISLATURE (Cont.) Art. Sec. LEGISLATURE (Cont.) Art. Sec.Prohibited. special acts, specified Sessions (Cont.)

subjects --.. A 3 Sll Special sessions (Cont.)Quorum and procedure A 3 S 4 Governor, power to adjourn;Reapportionment See: APPOR- notice A 3 S 3

TIONMENT Legislative apportionment dur-Recommendations by governor to A 4 S 1 ing -A 3 S16Secretary of senate, designation A 3 S2 Length of session A 3 S 3

Senate'~~~~ ~Suspended public officers; con-Senate vening by senate to consider A 4 S 7

Commissioned officers of militia, Speaker of the house of representa-appointments confirmed by A10 S 2 tives; constitution revision com-

Composition ------- A 3 S 1 mission, members selected by - All S 2Compulsory attendance of mem- Special and local acts

bers-- A 3 S 4 Procedure for passage -A 3 S10Districts ------- - --- A 3 S16 Prohibition against, as to speci-Executive sessions, closed to pub- fied subjects A 3 Sl

lic -.------------- - A 3 S 4 Suits against state, regulated byImpeachment trials A 3 S17 Treason, pardon, rlaw eprieve or - A10 S13Investigations, procedure, etc. . A 3 S 5 reasoing execution of sentence or A 4 S 8Municipal officers, suspension; United States constitution, pro-

consideration by --- -- A 4 S 7 posed amendments; action on ----- A10 S 1Open to public -..-------- A 3 S 4 Veto of legislative acts A 3 S 8President of senate Vote, rules of construction as to

Selection - ------- A 3 S 2 term as used in constitution A10 S12Signing of bills and joint reso- Witnesses, compulsory attendance -- A 3 S 5

lutions ---.- -- -- - A 3 S 7Public officers, suspension; con- LEVY OF TAXES

sideration by - - - - A 4 S 7 See: TAXATIONQualifications of members A 3 S 2 LIBELQuorum --- - ---------- - - A 3 S 4 Truth and publication with goodSecretary of senate, designation A 3 S 2 motive as defense --- - A 1 S 4Senators

Absent member, compelling at- LICENSING BOARDStendance A 3 S 4 See: PROFESSIONAL AND OCCU-

Age and residence require- PATIONAL LICENSINGments .. A 3 S 15 BOARDS

Compulsory attendance of mem- LIENSbers ..--- - -- ---- A 3 S 4 Exempt property, on A10 S 4

E lection ---------------------------- A 3 S 15Oath of office .- A 2 S 5 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORPunishment of, for contempt or Acting governor, succession as -- A 4 S 3

disorderly conduct A 3 Ss4, 5 Creating the office of - . A 4 S 2Qualifications ---- - - A 3 S15 Duties -- .. . ------ A 4 S 2Staggered terms of; applicable Election -. A 4 S 5

after 1972 general election - A12 S12 Impeachment A 3 S17Terms of office -- A 3 S15, Joint candidacy with governor A 4 S 5

A12 S12 Office at seat of government - - A 2 S 2Vacancy in office, filling - A 3 S15 Qualifications - - A 4 S 5

Suspended public officers, con- Succession to office of governor,vening of special session to term - -- ----- A 4 Ss2, 3consider ----- -.-- - A 4 S 7 Term of office - -- ---- --- A 4 S 5

Witnesses, compulsory attendance A 3 S 5 LITERARY PURPOSES

AdjournmentAdjournment Tax exemption ................. A 7 S 3Governor, power to adjourn; LOANS

notice A 3 S 3 See: PLEDGING OF CREDITResolution ------- .. ....--- A 3 5.. 3LC 3G SRNM3

Length of sessions A 3 S 3 LOCAL GOVERNMENTOrganizational sessions; selection State aid to; without restriction as

of officers A 3 S 3 to purpose; with conditions pro-Regular sessions vlded by law A 7 S 8

Date of convening .... A 3 S 3 LOCAL OPTIONGovernor, power to adjourn; Election -----. - ---- A 8 S 5

notice -- ---------- A 3 S 3 Sale of alcoholic beverages, whenlegal; regulation by law - --. A 8 S 5

Legislative apportionment dur- Status as of 1885 preserved untiling ...- A 3 S16 changed by law A 8 S 6

Length of session - - - - A 3 S 3Selection of officers .A 3 S 3 LOTTERIESSpecial sessions Prohibition against A10 S 7

Convening of by proclamation MANDAMUSof governor or as provided Circuit courts; authority to issueby law A 3 S 3 writs of .--- A 5 S 5

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MANDAMUS (Cont.) Art. Sec. MOBILE HOMES Art. Sec.District courts of appeal; authority to License tax, in lieu of ad valoremissue writs of - ................... A 5 S 4 taxes ------- --------- A 7 S 1

Supreme court; authority to issue MONROE COUNTYwrits of ------ .--......... ................ A 5 S 3 Assessment of taxes -.. .... A 8 S 6

MANUFACTURING PLANTS Key West, city of; establishment ofFinanced by local governmental city extending throughout limits

bodies; occupied or operated by of county-A 8 S 6private interest; subject to taxa- Port districts, assessment of taxes A 8 S 6tion --- A 7 S10 MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXRevenue bond issuance to finance Allocation and use of proceeds - A12 S 9cost by local governmental bodies, MOTOR VEHICLESauthorized ...... A 7 S10 License tax, in lieu of ad valorem

MARRIED WOMEN taxes - --- - A 7 S 1See: HUSBAND AND WIFE Tax anticipation certificates, issu-MENTALLY ILL PERSONS ance for school purposes - A12 S 9

Elections, disqualified to vote A 6 S 4 MUNICIPAL COURTSOwner or spouse of a homestead; Abolition of courts, transition schedule A 5 S20method of alienation or encum- Termination of existence, schedulebrance provided by law A10 S 4 for A 5 S20Public office; disqualified to hold A 6 S 4 MUNICIPALITIES

METROPOLITAN CHARTER BOARD AbolishmentHome rule charter, Dade county, Creditors, protection of A 8 S 2preparation ----- ............. A 8 S 6 Legislative powers ------- ... A 8 S 2

MILITARY FORCES Annexation by; legislative powerSee: MILITIAto prescribe ----- A 8 S 2

MILITARY POWER Bonds, power to issue ---- ...-. A 7 SslO,Subordination to civil power A 1 S 7 Capital projects, financing cqst; rev-

MILITIA enue bond issuance - ---- A 7 S12Adjutant general, appointment by Civil service system, establishmentgovernor, confirmation by senate A10 S 2 by legislature for public em-

Chief of staff ---- Al..... A10 S 2 ployees ----- ...........-- A 3 S 14Commissioned officers, appointment Consolidation of municipal andby governor --- ..... .... A10 S 2 county governments -A 8 S 6Composition ------ ........ A10 S 2 County courts; request for convenientDiscipline .-...... A10 S 2 location, authority of chief judge ofExemption from duty ........... A10 S 2 circuit re --.......-............... A 5 S20Federal regulations, militia gov- Credit, pledge or loan of; limitation A 7 S10erned in accordance with ....... A10 S 2 Creditors; protection on abolish-Governor, commander in chief ........ A 4 S 1 ment of municipality A 8 S 2Governor, power to call out ......... A 4 S 1 Dade county, metro government;Housing and equipping, power of powers conferred upon munici-legislature .--- A10 S 2 palities within county A 8 S 6Insurrection, calling out to suppress A 4 S 1 Elections See: ELECTIONSInvasion, calling out to repel ...... A 4 S 1 Establishment, power of legislature A 8 S 2Members on active duty, crimes Existing government, preservation

committed by; trial by court- of -...- . .....-.. ..-.. A12 S10martial ..........-......... A 1 S15 Functions of; transferred to or con-Officers tracted to be performed by an-

Appointment by governor; con- other county, city, or special dis-firmation by senate - ....... A10 S 2 trict -A 8 S 4

Holding other offices - ....-....... A 2 S 5 Governor, transaction of executiveSuspension by governor; replac- business with administrative of-

ing or reinstating suspended ficers ..- .. ....- A 4 S 1officer ---- ............ A 4 S 7 Gross receipts taxes, depositing intoOrganization - -Al...... A10 S 2 capital outlay and debt servicePublic peace, calling out to pre- trust fund ...................... A12 S 9serve -A 4 S 1 Judicial proc- lings against of-Qualification of personnel and officers, institution of ..- .. ...- A 4 S 1ficers- A10 S 2 Jurisdiction, legislative power toReligious creed or opinion, military prescribe or alter -- ..-- ... A 8 S 2duty -- ....................... A10 S 2 Municipal legislative body, election A 8 S 2Removal of personnel or officers, Officers, grounds for suspension ---- A 4 S 7grounds and proceedings - ... A10 S 2 Pollution control and abatementState laws, calling out to execute ._ A 4 S 1 facilities, bonds to finance; state

MINORS credit pledged A 7 S14Crimes committed by; jurisdiction A l S15 Powers and duties, alteration orDelinquents, jurisdiction A 1 SiS Public debts; prior constitution; ex-Jurisdiction, circuit courts A 5 S20 isting debts, full payment A12 S 8Trial, demand by child for trial asState aid to; with conditions pro-

adult ....................... A 1 S15 vided by law ...... ... .... .. A 7 S 8

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MUNICIPALITIES (Cont.) Art. Sec. POLITICAL POWER Art. Sec.Suspension of officers; reinstate- Inherent in people -------- A 1 S 1

ment or replacement of sus-pended officers- s A 4 5 7 POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONSTapended officers TAXATION 7 Division of state into A 8 S 1

Transfer of powers; by law or by Existing government, preservationresolution of the governing body A 8 S 4 ublic debts; prior constitution A12 10Public debts; prior constitution; ex-

NATURAL RESOURCES isting debts, full payment A12 S 8Bond issuance to acquire lands, water POLLUTION CONTROL

areas, etc . .................... ............. A12 S 9 Control and abatement facilities,Protection and conservation of -- A 2 S 7 bonds to finance; state credit

NOISE pledged -A 7 S14Abatement, state policy ------ A 2 S 7 PRESENTMENT

Felony cases; requirement A 1 S15NONCHARTER GOVERNMENT PRESS

See: COUNTIESPRESSFreedom of ......... -- . A 1 S 4

NOTARY PUBLICPublic officers, holding of commis- PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

sion .... ..------------------------------- A 2 S 5 Student loans for higher education,authority to issue revenue bonds

OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS for; payments ............... -_. A 7 S15Public officers -.------- --A-2---for A 2 S 5e-Registration of electors .- ----- A 6 S 3 PROBABLE CAUSE

Searches and seizures, warrant is-OCCUPATIONS sued on -- A 1 S12

Boards; licenses, issuance, revoca-tion; assignment to executive de- PROBATE PROCEEDINGSpartment, etc . -------- A 4 S 6 Jurisdiction ------ - ------ A 5 S20

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL DE- PROCESS-VELOPMENT Compulsory process, right of ac-Additional revenue bonds, issuance cused A 1 S16

prohibited------------- - A12 S 9 Due process of law, deprivation ofBond issuance to acquire lands, life, liberty or property, without A 1 S 9

water areas, etc. ----------- A12 S 9 Homestead, sale under ..............-. ... A10 S 4Legislative committees; compelling

PARDONS attendance of witnesses --- A 3 S 5Governor, with approval of three

cabinet members, may grant A 4 S 8 PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPA-PARI-MUTUEL POOLS TIONAL LICENSING BOARDS

Lotteries LAP 5 7 Licenses; issuance, revocation; as-Taxes levied on, allocation of pro- signment to executive depart-

ceeds A7 S............ ..----- 7 ment --- ---- --- A 4 S 6PAROLE AND PROBATION COM- PROHIBITED LAWS

MISSION See also: LAWS: SPECIAL ANDCreation by legislature A 4 S 8 LOCAL LAWSQualifications, powers, etc .. .... A 4 S 8 Bill of attainder, ex post facto andSelection, method of A 4 S 8 impairment of contract -- A 1 S10Term of office of members A 4 S 8 Religion, establishment of or pen-

PERSONAL PROPERTY alty for free exercise of ---- - A 1 S 3See: PROPERTY Restraint on the liberty of speechSee: PROPERTY or press A 1 S 4

PETITIONInitiative; amendment of constitu- PROHIBITION

tion by -... . ...- All S 3 Circuit courts; authority to issueRedress of grievances, right of - -- A 1 S 5 writs of .------.--.......... ____________________---_ . A 5 S 5

PHYSICAL HANDICAP District courts of appeal; authority toDeprivation of rights based on; pro-hibited A of rights based on; pro 2 Supreme court; authority to issue

writs of ...........-------------- .. A 5 S 3PLEDGING OF CREDIT

Highway and road construction; PROPERTYbond issuance authorized; gas tax Acquisition, possession, and protection A 1 S 2revenue; limitation ....- A12 S 9 Aliens, basic rights, regulated by

School construction; tag revenue; law -A 1 S 2bond issuance authorized; limita- Condemnation of land See: EMI-tion ...... .............. sA12 S 9 NENT DOMAIN

State bonds; finance state capital Deprivation of, without due processprojects; approval by electors A 7 Sll of law ..-.... A 1 S 9

State, local governmental bodies or Drainage through private property A10 S 6agency of any of them; credit Exemption from taxation . A 7 Ss 3,6,not to be pledged, exception A 7 S10 A10 S 4

Student loans, authority to issue Head of family, household goods;revenue bonds for; payments............ A 7 S15 tax exemption .. . ...... A 7 S 5

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PROPERTY (Cont.) Art. Sec. PUBLIC OFFICERS (Cont.) Art. Sec.Jurisdiction, actions on titles, boundaries, Elective, term of office .- A 6 S 5

or possession -A 5 S20 Financial disclosure----------- A 2 S 8Labor, real property not exempt Grounds for suspension A 4 S 7

from sale for debt for A10 S 4 Impeachment -A 3 S17Separate property; no distinction Judicial proceedings against; power

between husband and wife - A10 S 5 of governor ........ .. - A 4 S 1Sovereignty lands, submerged; state Maximum terms of office _ ................--- A 3 S13

policy re sale or use A10 Sli Membership on certain commissionTaxation See: TAXATION or board, permitted --......-- A 2 S 5

PROPERTY APPRAISER Oath of office; bond required - A 2 S 5See: TAXATION Office at seat of government ..... A 2 S 2

Reinstatement by governor - ......A 4 S 7PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Removal from office - A 4 S 7

Municipalities; violations of munici- Retirement systems benefits increase, ac-pal ordinances, authority to tuarially sound funding ----- A10 S14prosecute A 5 S20 Salaries, powers, duties, etc., fixed

Office abolished; service as assistant by law ....-. A 2 S 5state attorney provided .--.................... A 5 S20 Suspension by governor; replacing

Power to file information ..- A 1 S15 or reinstating suspended officer A 4 S 7PUBLIC DEFENDERS PUBLIC OFFICES

Assistant public defenders, appoint- Appropriation for current expenses A 7 S 1ment by public defender autho- Creation, term of office - - - . A 3 S13rized -- -- - - - -- A 5 S18 Felons and mentally incompetent

Election, qualifications, duties, etc. A 5 S18 persons, prohibited from holding A 6 S 4Prior constitution, rights and ob-PUBLIC EDUCATION ligations of public bodies; con-

See also: JUNIOR COLLEGES: tinue to be valid .............. A12 S 7SCHOOLS; STATE UNIVERSI- Vacancy in office See: VACAN-TLIES CIES IN OFFICE

Appointive board members dealing CIES IN OFFICEwith education; terms of office - A 9 S 3 PUBLIC PEACE

Establishment and operation of ed- Judicial officers as conservators of A 5 S19ucational programs - .... A 9 S 1 Militia, calling out .. A 4 S 1

Supervision by state board of ed- Preservation of, calling out militia A 4 S 1ucation -- .. ..-------------------- A 9 S 2 PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Suspension of right to habeas cor-Breach of public trust---------- A 2 S 8 pus ------------ ------- A 1 S13Civil service system, establishment PUNISHMENT

by legislature --- --- - A 3 S14 See: EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT:Code of ethics; state employees and FINES AND PENALTIES

nonjudicial officers ----........... A 3 S18 QUO WARRANTORetirement systems benefits increase, Cru

actuarially sound funding ------------------ A10 S14 Circuit courts, authority to issueRight to strike, prohibited A 1 S 6 District courts of appeal; authority toRight to work not denied or issue writs of A 5 S 4

abridged on account of unionmembership -................................ A 1 6 Supreme court; authority to issuewrits of - -- A 5 S 3

PUBLIC LANDS RACESovereignty lands See: SOVER- Deprivation of rights based on; prohibited A 1 S 2

EIGNTY LANDSPUBLIC MONEYS RACING

Appropriations, necessity A 7 Lotteries -........................... A10 S 7Appropriations, necessity ............. A 7 S 1 Pari-mutuel pools, allocation ofChurches, sects or religious de- taxe-A 7nominations, public funds to aid;s ------------ A 7 7prohibited . A 1 S 3 REAL PROPERTY

Disbursement, order of comptroller A 4 S 4 See: PROPERTYInvestment in federal securities, REAPPORTIONMENT

authoripzed -A 7 510 See: APPORTIONMENTRetirement systems benefits increase, ac-

tuarially sound funding ----- -- A10 S14 REBELLIONState treasury; money drawn in Habeas corpus, suspension of right A 1 S13

pursuance of appropriation A 7 S 1 RECORDER

PUBLIC OFFICERS County, clerks of circuit court as............. A 5 S16Breach of public trust------- A 2 S 8 REFERENDUMContinuation in office after adop- Elections See: ELECTIONS

tion of constitution unless officeis abolished ..-.... A12 S 3 REFUNDING BONDS

Dual office holding -.-.. . A 2 S 5 Second gas tax; outstanding obliga-Education, appointive board mem- tions; prior constitution; refund-

bers dealing with; term of office A 9 S 3 ing bonds authorized; limitation A12 S 9

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REFUNDING BONDS (Cont.) Art. Sec. REVENUE BONDS (Cont.) Art. Sec.State capital projects; prior constitu- State capital projects; prior consti-

tion; refunding bonds; procedure tution; refunding bonds; proce-provided by law .---.-......... A12 S 9 dure provided by law ....... A12 S 9

Student loans for higher education;REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS authority to issue; payments A 7 S15See: ELECTIONS

RELIGION REVENUE CERTIFICATESPrior constitution; existing debts,Deprivation of rights based on; prohibited A 1 S 2 full payment tution; dbts 8Free exercise, law penalizing; for- - ----------- A12 S 8

bidden -.. . . ................ A 1 S 3Laws establishing, forbidden -.-...- A 1 S 3 REVISION OF THE STATE CON-Liberty of conscience -...---.. A 1 S 3 STITUTIONMilitia, exemption from duty be- See: CONSTITUTION REVISION

cause of - --.-. - A10 S 2 COMMISSION; CONSTITUTIONProperty used for religious pur- OF FLORIDAposes, tax exemption - ..... A 7 S 3

Public expenditures in aid of; for- RIGHT TO ASSEMBLEbidden --- ..--.---. A 1 S 3 Guaranty A I S 5

REMEDIESCourts open to everyone for redress RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

of injury A 1 S21 See: WEAPONSImproper remedy sought in court, no RIGHT TO WORK

cause to be dismissed by reason R WORKcause to be dismissed by reason Collective bargaining, right to en-of- ... .S..2 gage in ......... A 1 S 6REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Denial or abridgment of right to - - A 1 S 6

Executive departments, removal of Strikes by public employees .--... A 1 S 6officers of regulatory boards --- A 4 S 6 Union membership, right of - A 1 S 6Governor -----------------..................... A 3 S17 RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLEImpeached public offi cers£--------------- A 3 S17 Abuse of rights, freedom of speechJustices and judges; procedures and press A 1 S 4re - .....- --......... A 5 S12 Arms, right of people to keep andPublic officers, suspension by gov- bear . A 1 S 8ernor --- ................................. A 4 S 7 Assembly, right of .. ................ A 1 S 5

Declaration of rights --.... ...... A 1REPR ESEN TATIVE S Deprivation because of race, religion, orSee: LEGISLATURE physical handicap prohibited ..........- A 1 S 2REPRIEVES Enunciated rights, other rights not

Governor, power to grant - A 4 S 8 I.naie -.--------- A 1 S 1Inalienable rights ...---......-.................. A 1 S 2RETIREMENT Petition for redress of grievances A 1 S 5Governmental units, actuarially sound Political power; inherent in the

funding for benefits increase ----- A10 S14 people ---- A 1 S 1Justices and judges See: Specific Prior constitution; rights reserved;

head continue to be valid --.....- . A12 S 7State constitutionREVENUE Constitutional convention, call;

Legislature to provide for raising A 7 S 1 reserved to the people All S 4Public moneys See: PUBLICInitiative; power to propose

MONEYS amendments; reserved to theTaxes See: TAXATION people . All S 3

Initiative; revision of one subject All S 3~~~~REVENUE BOa~NDSUnreasonable search and seizure,REVENUE BONDS security against . A'1 S12Capital projects, financing cost;security against.. S12

authorized -----...-................ A 7 Ssl0 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS1 i State bond issuance; gas tax rev-Florida state turnpike authority; enue; pledging of credit; con-

prior constitution; refunding struction, etc.; limitation A12 S 9bonds; procedure provided bylaw ...- A12 S 9 SCENIC BEAUTY

Local governmental bodies, bonds Conserve and protect, state policy -- A 2 S 7to finance capital projects; au- SCHOOL BOARDSthorized .------ A 7 S10 SSCHOOL BOARDS

Outdoor recreational development; See: SCHOOLSprohibition against additionalSCO IT Trevenue bonds , ........ A12 S 9 S SC SPrior constitution; existing debtsSCHOOLSfull payment --.. ,A12 S 8 SCHOOLS

Refunding; lower interest rate A 7 S12 Buildings and grounds; propertyState agencies; bonds to finance exempt from taxation A 7 S 3state capital projects; payment Districtsother than state tax revenue; au- Bonds, power to issue .. .A 7 1.

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SCHOOLS (Cont.) Art. Sec. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES Art. Sec.Districts (Cont.) Admissibility in evidence ------ A 1 S12

Capital projects, financing cost; Private communications, unreason-revenue bond issuance A 7 S12 able interception; forbidden -- A 1 S12

Consolidation of counties into Probable cause, required ---- - A 1 S12

of the elect pproval by A 9 4 Unreasonable, prohibited -A 1 S12County to constitute a district -- A 9 S 4 Warrants; probable cause A 1 S12Joint educational programs by SEAT OF GOVERNMENT

two or more districts, au- Counties See: COUNTIESthorized --------- A 9 S 4 Emergency transfer ------ A 2 S 2

Pledging of credit by, prohibited, Enemy attack; continuity of gov-exception -A 7 S10 eminent ----------- A 2 S 6

School board required in eachLegislative session held at ---- A 2 S 2district-_ A 9 5 4 Legislative session held at A 2 S 2

iState id to; with Acond 7 S Relocating during certain emer-vided by law pro------------A S 8 T see cn----- A 2 s2,6

Superintendent of school in each Tallahassee, city of; location A 2 S 2district A 9 S 5 SECOND GAS TAX

Legislative authorization A 7 S 9 Allocation and use of proceeds - A12 S 9Millage, amount of; limitation A 7 S 9 SECRETARY OF SENATEProhibitive tax levies by -- A 7 S 9 See: LEGISLATURE

Establishment and operation of freepublic schools ------- .... A 9 S 1 SECRETARY OF STATE

Joint educational programs by two Cabinet, member of ---- ---- A 4 S 4or more districts, authorized A 9 S 4 Constitution revision commission,

Motor vehicle license fees, use of proposals by; filed with .---- All S 2part of proceeds for school capital County ordinances, filing with --- A 8 S 1outlay and debt service A12 S 9 Election --. -------. ----..-..- A 4 S 5

Religious denominations, public Fines and forfeitures, suspensionfunds to aid, prohibited - A 1 S 3 of; reports filed with ---- -- A 4 S 8

Revenue bonds for student loans, Impeachment- A 3 S17authority to issue; payments A 7 S15 Legislative bills, filing objections in

office of ----------- A 3 S 8School boards Oath of office; bond required --- A 2 S 5Composition, membership - A 9 S 4 Office at seat of government - A 2 S 2Election -.------.. - A 9 S 4 Powers and duties to be prescribedJoint educational programs by by law A 2 S 5,

two or more districts, au- A 4 S 4thorized- A 9 S 4 Qualifications . ------------ A 4 S 5

Jurisdiction ---------- A 9 S 4 Records of official acts of legisla-Required for each school district A 9 S 4 ture and executive departments A 4 S 4school district taxes, power to Reprieves, pardons, etc., reports

determine A 9 S 4 filed with ------------ A 4 S 8School bonds issuance; tag revenue; Salary fixed by law - ------- A 2 S 5

pledging of state credit; limita- State board of education, member-tion - --- A12 S 9 ship A 9 S 2

School fund, source of income ..- A 9 S 6 Term of office .- A 4 S 5Sectarian schools, use of state rev-

enue forbidden . A 1 S 3 SECTARIAN INSTITUTIONSPublic funds to aid, prohibited A 1 S 3

Superintendent of schoolsAppointment, rescinded or re- SELF-INCRIMINATION

pealed after four years ----. A 9 S 5 Prohibition against -A 1 S 9Election - - . A 9 S 5 SENATEEmployment by school board or See LEGISLATURE

by special law, when .......- . A 9 S 5Required for each school district A 9 S 5 SENATORSTerm of office --...-...- A 9 S 5 See: Senate under LEGISLATURE

Support and maintenance of schools A 9 S 6OF THE LEGISLATURETaxation SESSIONS OF THE LEGISLATUR E

Collection A 7 S 9 See: LEGISLATUREMotor vehicles license fees, use SHERIFFS

of part of proceeds A12 S 9 Election .... -.. ... A 8 S 1schUniform syste of publc free 1 Office abolished by law, transfer ofschools ----------------------------- A 9 S 1 duties ------------------------ A 8 S 1

Vocational-technical centers ....... A12 S 9 Offices, location ----- -- -- A 8 S 1Records at county seat -- --- A 8 S 1

SCIENTIFIC PURPOSESTerm of office A 8 S 1Tax exemption .-... A 7 S 3 SOVEREIGNTY LANDS

Defined -..... A10 SllSale or private use of - .. A10 Sll

SEAL OF STATE Submerged lands; state policy reDesign of seal prescribed by law - A 2 S 4 sale or use -. . . A10 Sll

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SPECIAL AND LOCAL LAWS Art. Sec. STATE (Cont.) Art. Sec.Local laws relating to unincorpo- Public debts existing prior to adop-

rated areas on effective date of tion of constitution; payment inA8; subject to amendment or re- full - A12 S 8peal ---------- .... .... A 8 S 6 Seal of state ............. ........ A 2 S 4

Passage, notice of intention to seek Seat of government . A 2 Ss2, 6enactment . ...... A 3 S10 Sovereignty lands See: SOVER-

Prohibited laws, as to specified sub- EIGNTY LANDSjects- ...--.--- .......... A 1 Ss3, Suits against state . A10 S13

4, 10, Vacancy in office See: VACAN-A 3 Sll CIES IN OFFICE

Publication prior to passage -..-- A 3 S10Referendum, approval - A 3 S10 STATE AGENCIESRules of construction as to terms Existing government, preservation

used in constitution A10 S12 of A12 S10Superintendent of schools, district; Governor, transaction of executive

provided by law; approval by business with administrative of-vote of the electors -........ A 9 S 5 ficers A 4 S 1Initiate judicial proceedings against,

SPECIAL DISTRICTS officers of A 4 S 1Bonds, power to issue ---- A 7 SslO Legislator or statewide elected officer12 representing other persons before-------- A 2 S 8

Capital projects, financing cost; Pollution control and abatementrevenue bond issuance A 7 S12 facilities, bonds to finance; state

Civil service system, establishment credit pledged .-.--..... A 7 S14by legislature for public em- Public debts existing prior to adop-ployees A 3 S14 tion of constitution; payment in

Credit, pledge or loan of; limita- full--- - . ...--- A12 S 8tion - ---.. .. ... A 7 S10 Revenue bond issuance to finance

Elections See: ELECTIONS state capital projects; paymentFunctions of; transferred to or con- other than state tax revenue;

tracted to be performed by an- authorized ...- --.-......... A 7 Silother county, city or specialdistrict .......... . A 8 S 4 STATE ATTORNEYSPollution control and abatement Assistant state attorneys; appoint-facilities, bonds to finance; state ment by state attorney autho-credit pledged .--- . A 7 S14 rized----_ A 5 S17

State aid to; without restriction Election, qualifications, duties, etc.--. A 5 S17as to purpose; with conditions STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRA-provided by law ---------------------------- A 7 S 8 TION

Taxation See: TAXATIONTIONTransfer of powers; by law or byCapital outlay and debt service

resolution of the governingb body A 8tS 4 trust fund, colleges; fiscal agent A12 S 9resolution of the governing body A 8 Membership ............-.... .......... A12 S 9

SPECIAL ELECTIONS Powers continued - .... A12 S 9See: ELECTIONS Second gas tax allocations; admin-PECIAL SESSIONSistration by - - A12 S 9SPECIAL SESSIONS

See: LEGISLATURE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONSPEECH Capital outlay and debt service

SPFreedom of A 1 4 trust fund, state school system; ad-Freedom of--------------------A 1 S 4 ministration, etc. - ---------- A12 S 9STATE Membership; supervision of the sys-Bonds, pledging credit of state ... A 7 S1l, tem of public education -A 9 S 2

A12 S 9Bonds; pollution control and abate- STATE BOARDS AND COMMIS-STATE BOARDS AND COMMIS-ment facilities; state credit pledged A 7 S14 SIONSBoundaries - A 2 S 1 See: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSCapital projects; prior constitution;

refunding bonds; procedure pro- STATE COMMISSIONER OF AGRI.vided by law ---- - A12 $ 9 CULTURECapital projects; state bonds, pledg-S1ee AGRICULTURE C M

ing of credit to finance; approval See: AGRICULTURE COMMIS-by electors ----- .............. ..... A 7 Sil SIONE OF

Existing government, preservationof . . - SA12 S STATE COMMISSIONER OF EDU-

Federal decennial census as offi- CATIONcial census of state - A10 S 8 See: EDUCATION, COMMIS-

Flag ..........- . ....---................. ........ A 2 S 4 SIONER OFOffices, location ......... A 2Ss2 6Pledge of credit - .--.. A 7 SslO STATE CONSTITUTION

1 See: CONSTITUTION OFPrior constitutional provisions, por- FLORIDA

tions not embraced in or incon-sistent with new revision; re- STATE GOVERNMENTtention as statutes .-............... A12 S10 Appropriation for current expenses A 7 S 1

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STATE OFFICERS Art. Sec. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Art. Sec.See: PUBLIC OFFICERS Appointments submitted to elec-

torate --.-- . ..-- -----------...... ....... . - A 12 S 5STATE ROADS Election-- A 9 S 5

See: ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Laws relating to county superin-tendent of public instruction,

STATE SCHOOL FUND substitution of new title ---.- A12 S 6Public free schools, support and Method of selection -. ---- A12 S 5

maintenance of A 9 S 6 Title of county superintendent ofpublic instruction changed to -.- A12 S 5

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OFPUBLIC INSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONSTitle changed to commissioner of Election ----------- ....-- . A 8 S 1

education --.--.------......-.. A12 S 4 Office abolished by law, transfer ofduties --------- ..--.-... A 8 S 1

STATE TREASURER Offices, location ---- ..--.--.-... A 8 S 1Cabinet, member of -----..--.- -A 4 S 4 Records at county seat ........ A 8 S 1Election - A 4 S 5 Term of office .. . A 8 S 1Impeachment. -------------- A 3 S17Oath of office; bond required - A 2 S 5 SUPREME COURTOffice at seat of government - A 2 S 2 Administrative actions; direct reviewPowers and duties, to be prescribed by-- A 5 S 3

by law .- A-------------------- 2---------- A2 S i, Administrative supervision ot stateQualificationsA 4 S 5 courts; rules adopted by ---- . A 5 S 2Salary fixed by law -- ..-- ... A 2 S 5 Appellate districts; redefining, in-State board of administration, creasing or decreasing, powers and

member of --.............. A12 S 9 duties re; procedures- -- - A 5 S 9State board of education, member Appellate jurisdiction, generally.---- A 5 S 3

of --- .......-------------------------- A 9 S 2 Appellate review, time for seeking;State funds and securities, keeping A 4 S 4 rules adopted by ----------. A 5 S 2Therm of office- -... „--. ,.„...-....A 4 S 5 Apportionment of legislature

STATE UNIVERSITIES Judicial reapportionment by, ifBond issuance; interest rate, etc.; legislature fails A 3 S16

limitation ----- ----------- A12 S 9 Judicial review of apportionment,Capital outlay; issuance of bonds- effect of judgment A 3 S16

limitation .... ---------.-.--- A12 S 9 Attorneys, exclusive jurisdiction reLoans to students, authority to issue admission to practice and disci-

revenue bonds for; payments......... A 7 S15 pline of ... .--- ----. A 5 S15Revenue bonds for student loans, Certiorari, authority to review

authority to issue; payments........ A 7 S15 by -A 5 S 3Source of financing -..--...- A....... A12 S 9 hif justiceUniform system; establishment and hlel j

operation A 9 S 1 Assignment of justices and judgesto temporary- duty in another

STATUTES court, powers re.--- -- ---. A 5 S 2See: LAWS Chief administrative officer of

STATUTORY LAW judicial system, designationConstitution of 1885, as amended, as ----- -------------------------- A 5 S 2

retention as statutes of portions Chief judge of judicial circuit,not embraced in or inconsistent power to assign judges in his re-with new revision -... -------- A12 S10 spective circuit delegated by -- A 5 S 2

Constitution revision commis-STOCK-IN-TRADE sion; members selected by -- All S 2

See: TAXATION Impeachment; presiding at trial A 3 S17STRIKE Selection, manner of -- --- A 5 S 2

Public employees; no right to strike A 1 S 6 Circuit and county judges; certifica-STUDENT LOANS tion of need for additional judges;

Revenue bonds, authority to issueClerk; appodlin me-A 5 S20for; payments------------------------- -A 7 S15 Clerk; appointment, duties, com-opensation, etc. --.-... -------- A 5 S 3

SUBMERGED LANDS Governor, advisory opinions uponState owned; state policy re sale request of A 4 S 1

or use --------------------- - A10 Sl Habeas corpus, writs of; authority ofcourt or justices to issue .- A 5 S 3

SUBORDINATION Interlocutory orders, review byMilitary to civil ------------- -A 1 S 7 certiorari; limitations .------- A 5 S 3

SUITS AGAINST STATE Judges of lower courts, increasing orPursuant to general law A10 S13 decreasing number of; powers and

SUNSHINE AMENDMENT Judicial circuits; redefining, increas-Public officers and employees, financial ing or decreasing, powers and

disclosure and ethics- --------- A 2 S 8 duties re; procedures .- A 5 S 9

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SUPREME COURT (Cont.) Art. Sec. TAX ANTICIPATION CERTIFI- Art. Sec.Judicial nominating commission for; CATES

requirement . A 5 Sll Constitution of 1885, as amended;Judicial power vested .-- --- -- A 5 S 1 existing debts, full payment -.- A12 S 8Judicial qualifications commissions, Local governmental bodies; issu-

adoption of rules regulating pro- ance to finance capital projects;ceedings of---....-. A 5 S12 approval by freehold electors A 7 S12

Jurisdiction, generally --. A 5 Ss3,4,20 TAX COLLECTORJustices e TXTO

Appellate district residency ee: TAXATIONrequirements------------ A 5 S 3 TAXATION

Assignment to temporary duty in Ad valorem taxes, restrictions A 7 S 1another court, powers of chief Additional tax levy authorized byjustice re -. -A 5 S 2 c o u n t i e s providing municipal

Chief justice See: Chief justice services A 7 S 9Conservators of the peace . .---- A 5 S19 Agricultural lands, assessment - A 7 S 4Definition of justice -------- . A 5 S20 Airplane, license tax only --.--- A 7 S 1Discipline, removal or retirement, Assessments

procedures re -A 5 S12 Agricultural lands -- ....- A 7 S 4Election requirement - -------- A 5 S10 Condominiums -A 7 S 6Eligibility requirements ------..... A 5 S 8 Counties, legislative authoriza-Habeas corpus, writ of; authority of tion ---- -- A 7 S 9

individual justice to issue ----.. A 5 S 4 Entireties, title held by ......-- A 7 S 6Misconduct-------------------------------------- A 5 S12 Homesteads -A 7 S 6Number on bench .- A 5 S 3 Illegal assessments; payment asProhibited activities ..------- A 5 S13 prerequisite for relief ---.-. A 7 S13Quorum -------------- A ------------ 5 S 3 Joint ownership ............. A 7 S 6Retention election, ballot form -------- A 5 S10 Jurisdiction, cases involving legality A 5 S20Salaries to be fixed by general Land used for noncommercial

law --------- A S14 recreational purposes -A 7 S 4Term of office A 5 S10 Leasehold in excess of ninety-Yacancies inoffice, existence - -A 5 S10 eight years by corporations A 7 S 6Vacancies in office, procedure for Monroe county -. -. A 8 S 6

filling. -- .-------- A 5 Sll Municipalities, legislative author-Mandamus, authority to issue writs ization A 7 S 9

of .-----------------.--. A 5 S 3 Port districts, Monroe county - A 8 S 6Marshal; appointment, duties, cornm- School districts, legislative au-

pensation, etc. -- - ---------. A 5 S 3 thorization . ......- -.. A 7 S 9Office at seat of government ---- A 2 S 2 Stock-in-trade -------- A 7 S 4Organization, generally -..------.- . A 5 S 3 Stock or membership in cor-Practice and procedure in state poration --.- ------..-... A 7 S 6

courts; rules adopted by -----. A 5 S 2 Stock ownership - ---- . A 7 S 6Process, execution by marshal ---. A 5 S 3 Associations, tax levy for benefitProhibition, authority to issue writs of, prohibited, exception --..---- A 7 S10

of -- ----------- A 5 S 3 Blind person, exemption ----- A 7 S 3Quo warranto, authority to issue writs Boats, license tax only - A 7 S 1

of A 5 S 3 Charitable purposes, property usedRetention elections, justices A 5 S10 predominantly for; exemption .. A 7 S 3Revision of judicial article; effect on Collectors

jurisdiction and pending proceed- Election ----- ...................-- - A 8 S 1ings --------------- - A 5 S20 Office abolished by law, transfer

Transfer of proceedings when juris- of duties under certain condi-diction of a court is improvidently tions ------------- A 8 S 1invoked, adoption of rules re .--- A 5 S 2 Offices, location -.--.............. A 8 S 1

Trial courts, appeals directly from; Records at county seat ....-...-.. A 8 S 1jurisdiction -------- -A 5 S 3 Term of office - --------- A 8 S 1

Writs; authority re issuance, gen Constitution of 1885, as amended,erailly -A 5 S 3 rights and obligations; continue

----------------------------------------------------- to be valid ------------------- - A12 S 7SURETIES _,-<,~~~~Corporateprivilege tax; liability . . .A 7 S 5

SURETIES Corporations, tax levy for benefitBonds; official ........ A 2 S 5 of, prohibited, exception ----- A 7 S10Criminal cases -- . ............. A 1 S14

CountiesSUSPENSION OF PUBLIC OFFI- Constitution revision of 1968; ef-

CERS Ifect on tax millages ... A12 S 2See: PUBLIC OFFICERS TCounty services rendered for

benefit of property or residentsin unincorporated areas; limi-

TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF tation - A 8 S 1Seat of government -- .. . A 2 S 2 Millage, amount of; limitation A 7 S 9

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TAXATION (Cont.) Art. Sec. TAXATION (Cont.) Art. Sec.Counties (Cont.)Municipalities

Municipal services provided by Constitution revision; tax mill-counties, additional tax levy ages, effect on A12 S 2authorized -------- -- A 7 S 9 County services rendered for

Pledging of credit by, prohibited, benefit of property or residentsexception ---------- - A 7 S10 in unincorporated areas; limi-

Prohibitive tax levies by - A 7 S 9 tation A 8 S 1Taxation, legislative authoriza- Millage, amount of; limitation A 7 S 9

tion -- A 7 S 9 Pledging of credit by, prohibited,Deed of trust, obligations secured exception ------- A 7 S10

by; special tax ------- A 7 S 2 Prohibitive tax levies by A 7 S 9Disabled persons -------. A 7 S 3 Property owned by and used forEducational purposes, pr o p e r t y public purposes, exemption A 7 S 3

used predominantly for; exemp- Property owned by, outside citytion -- A 7 S 3 -subject to tax A 7 S 3Estate tax .-- -- -. A 7 S 5 Taxation, legislative authoriza-See also: ESTATES OF DECE- tion A 7 5 9

DENTS Pari-mutuel pools, allocation ofExemptions taxes A 7 S 7

Blind persons . A 7 S 3 Partnerships, tax levy for benefitCharitable purposes, p r o p e r t y of, prohibited, exception-- ---------- A 7 S10

used predominantly for - A 7 S 3 Property appraiserDisabled persons ----- -- A 7 S 3 Election A 8 S 1Educational purposes, property Office abolished; by-law,-transfer-of

used predominantly for - A 7 S 3 duties under certain conditions-- A 8 S 1Head of family ---- A 7 S 3 Offices, location A 8 S 1Homestead See: HOMESTEAD Records at county seat ------ A 8 S 1Literary purposes, property used Term of office A 8 S 1

predominantly for -- A 7 S 3 Rate, uniformity -- A 7 S 2Municipal property used for pub- A 7Real property

lic purposes-A----------- 7 S 3 Millages; constitution revision;Religious purposes, property used eff ect on.- -------- A12 5 2predominantly for------------ A 7 S 3 Municipally-owned, outside city,Scientific purposes, property used subject to tax ----- - A -7 S 3

predominantly for -A 7 S 3 Tax levy upon, by counties, citiesWidows and disabled persons A 7 S 3 and school districts, limitations A 7 S 9

Heads of family Religious purposes, property usedHomestead exemptions ---- -- A 7 S 6 predominantly for exemption A 7 S 3Household goods- -_ A 7 S 3 Schools See: SCHOOLS

Homestead See: HOMESTEAD Scientific purposes, property usedHousehold goods -............. A 7 S 3 predominantly for; exemption A 7 S 3Illegal taxes

Jurisdiction of cases involving A 5 S 6 Special districtsPayment as prerequisite for re- Constitution revision; effect on

lief -- ----------- . A 7 S13 tax millages-- A12 S 2Income tax; levy on natural persons Tax levy; approval by freehold-

forbidden A 7 S 5 ers A 7 S 9Inheritance tax; levy on natural Taxing power preserved; subject

iwranno f~rki/i ' A nv. Kto restriction or withdrawalpersons forbidden - -------- A 7 S 5 byo restriction or withdrawal S15Intangible personal property State, credit by, not to be pledged A 7 S10

Special rate -- -- - A 7 S 2 Stock-in-trade, partial exemption A 7 S 4Tax levy by counties, cities or Tangible personal property; taxschool districts, prohibited - A 7 S 9 levy upon, by counties, cities and

Jacksonville, city of, legislative school districts, limitation A 7 S 9power to prescribe system of -- A 8 S 6 Tax millages; constitution revision;

Land used for noncommercial rec- effect on - - - - -- A12 S 2reational purposes, assessment ---- A 7 S 4 Taxation other than ad valorem

Levy of tax - -- A 7 S 1 preempted to state A 7 S 1Liens, obligations secured by; spe- Trailers and trailer coaches, licensecial tax ------- A 7 S 2 tax only A 7 S 1

Literary purposes, property used Uniform rate of tax A 7 S 2predominantly for, exemption A 7 S 3 Water management districts, millage

Livestock; exemption in part from restrictions-------------------------------------- A 7 S 9ad valorem taxation -A 7 S 4 Widows, exemptions A 7 S 3Local tax millage restrictions-A-7---9-- - A 7i

Millage restrictions------------------------------ A 7 S 9Mobile homes, license tax only - A 7 S 1 TERMS OF OFFICEMonroe county, assessment A 8 S 6 Cabinet members - - A 4 S 5Mortgages, obligations secured by; Education, appointive board mem-

special tax -- A 7 S 2 bers dealing with --- A 9 S3Motor vehicles, license tax only - A 7 S 1 Elective officers -- A 6 S 5

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TERMS OF OFFICE (Cont.) Art. Sec. VENUE Art. Sec.Game and fresh water fish corn- Criminal cases ---...- -- - A 1 S16

mission, members .. A 4 S 9Governor -- .. A 4 S 5 VETOLieutenant governor --...- - A 4 S 5 Legislative acts . A 3 S 8Parole and probation commission, Overriding vetoed acts, procedure A 3 S 8

members -- -------------- -A 4 5 8 VOCATIONAL-TECHNICALPublic officers; maximum terms A 3 S13 CENTERSRevised constitution, 1968; as af- Bfecting ' - -- - A12 Ct 3 Bonds, issuance for capital outlay;Superintendent of schools A 9 5 authorized; limitation . A12 S 9Vacancies in state and county of- Revenue bonds, authority to issue

fices, filling for remainder of for student loans; payments A 7 S15terms .. ....................... A 4 S 1 VOTE

TOLLS «aRules of construction as to termJurisdiction, actions involving legality A 5 S20 used in constitution A10 S12

WAR AGAINST STATETRAILERS AND TRAILER COACHES See: TREASON

License tax, in lieu of ad valoremtaxes --- A 7 S 1 WATER AND AIR POLLUTION

Abatement of, regulation by ade-TRAlNSITION OF GOVERNMENT quate law ................... .. A 2 S 7

Orderly transition; effect of con-flicting provisions --..-.--- -.. A12 S17 WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Tax millage restrictions- -------- A 7 S 9TREASON

Defined - -........ .-....-...... A 1 S20 WEAPONSEvidence required to convict - A 1 S20 People's right to keep and bearReprieves, governor's power to arms A 1 S 8

grant; limitation -- - - A 4 S 8 Public arms, safekeeping providedSentence, how executed . A 4 S 8 by law - - - ..... A10 S 2Witnesses ---............................ .A 1 S20 Regulation by law ........--- A1 S8

TRIALAccused person; right to public and WIDOWS

speedy trial .- .-.......- - A 1 S16 Homestead and exemption A10 S 4Indictment and information . A 1 S15 Tax exemption ...-- ........... A 7 S 3Minors, offenses committed by A 1 S16Right of trial by jury -..-... . A 1 S22 WITNESSES

UNIFORMITY Accused person, compelling to be aUNIFORMITY witness A 1 5 9Free public schools - A 9 Switness A 1 S 9Institutions of higher learning A 9 S 1 Accused person, compulsory attend-Taxation A 7 S 2 ance of witnesses in favor A 1 S16

Adverse witness, right of accusedUNITED STATES person to face A 1 S16

Constitution Legislature, compulsory attend-Oath to defend by electors A 6 S 3 ance .A 3 .S 5Proposed amendments, action on A10 S 1 Self-incrimination . A 1 S 9

Federal decennial census as official Treason; number required to con-census of state - - A10 S 8 vict A 1 S20

Officers, eligibility to hold state of- Unreasonable detention of, for-fices ................ A 2 S 5 bidden - -. .. ...... A 1 S17

VACANCIES IN OFFICE WORKChange ofs residence -i- -i------- A10 S 3 See: RIGHT TO WORKConstitution revision commission -- All S 2Defined --... ..- A10 S 3District courts of appeal judges ----- A 5 Ss10, WORSHIP

See: RELIGIONElective offices, filling ...... ..... A 6e: Failure of person elected or ap-

pointed to qualify - -......... A10 S 3 WRITSState and county, filling by gover- Circuit courts; authority re issu-

nor; terms of office .--....................... . A 4 S 1 ance -....................-- - A 5 S 5Supreme court justices--- ----- A 5 SslO, District courts of appeal; authority re

11 issuance, generally .--------..-..-.. A 5 S 4Unexplained absence for certain Supreme court; authority re issu-

period - -.................. A10 S 3 ance ..- ................................. A 5 S3

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