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| Constitution State, Hartford |
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| Green Mountain State, Montpelier |
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| Keystone state, Harrisburg |
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| 21 Years Old, Lived in State for 2 years. 2 Year Terms |
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| Number of Members, House of Representatives |
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| 120 Members. 76 Republicans, 44 Democrats |
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| 21 years old, lived in state for 2 years. 4 year terms |
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| Number of members in Florida Senate |
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| 40 members. 26 republicans, 14 democrats |
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Bill McCollum- Attorney General
Alex Sink- Cheif Financial Officer
Charles Bronson - Commissioner of Agriculture |
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| Commissioner of Agriculture |
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| Regular session commanded by the constitution to be held on the 14th day after each general election to organize the house |
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| Session called by the governor |
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| Redistricting. Supreme court said they can hear any care that deals with redistricting. |
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| Reapportion. In alabama, in order to meet constitutional standards, districts had to be reapportioned so each had approximately equal population |
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| Jeff Atwater, N. Palm Beach |
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| Used to propose an amendment in the FL Constitution |
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| legislative measure passed by both house and senate. Does not have the force of law, needs only voice vote to pass |
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| Addressed to congress, expresses sentiment of the florida legislature on subjects within the jurisdiction of the federal government |
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| Authorizes payment by the state of a claim for compensation or damages |
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| Governors declaration that has the force of law |
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| Governor has 7 days to veto a bill during legislature in session. If he has neither signed nor vetoed the bill, it becomes law. If legislature adjourns early, he has 15 days to act on bill |
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| An announcement, official declaration, can be issued for ceremonial purposes |
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| Governor Charlie Crist > Lt Governor Jeff Kottkamp > Attorney General Bill McCollum > Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink > Commissioner on agriculture Charles Bronson |
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| Commission on Status of Women |
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22 Members
Appointed by Governor, Speaker, Pres of Senate, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Commissioner of Agriculture.
Address Womens Issues |
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| Commission on Human Relation |
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12 Members
Appointed by Governor/ approved by senate
Prevent unlawful discrimination by ensuring people in FL are treated fairly and are given access to oppurtunities. |
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12 Members
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Responsible for setting the annual ammount of the excise tax as well as quality standards for all citrus grown in FL |
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| Constitution Revision Commission |
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35 Members
Governor + Senate Appoint
Reformation of FL Cabinet
Purpose is reviewing the FL constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration |
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| Public Employee Relations Commission |
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Chair - Stephanie Ray
Comm- John Delgado
Comm- Jessica Varn
Appointed by Governor/approved by senate
Hold hearings on labor/employment disputes |
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| Commission on Capital Cases |
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Victor Crist
Dave Aronberg
Michael Scionti
J.C. Planas
Leslie Rothenberg
Paul Hawkes
6 members
Review all administration of justice in capital collateral cases |
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| Commission on Community Service |
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7 members on board
11 Commissioners
Appointed by governor/approved by senate
Administers grants under the National and community service trust act |
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