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Florida Federal Constitutional Convention Question (2012)
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The proposed measure would have called for a federal constitutional convention to put a balanced budget amendment in the United States Constitution.[1]
The proposed legislation was sponsored by Sen. Mike Haridopolos.
Path to the ballot
In order to qualify for the November 2012 ballot the proposed amendment required approval by a minimum of 60% in the both the House and the Senate. The proposal died during the 2011 legislative session.
See also
Similar measures
Florida Federal Budget Advisory Question (2010)
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