What Florida's Constitution Revision Commission Can Teach and Learn from Those of Other States

71 Rutgers University Law Review 1177 (2019)

University of Florida Levin College of Law Research Paper No. 20-10

57 Pages Posted: 4 May 2020

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Mary E Adkins

University of Florida Levin College of Law

Date Written: 2019

Abstract

The framers of Florida's constitution envisioned a Constitutional Revision Commission with complete freedom and independence - but its brainchild has not been able to keep that promise. In light of not only the public frustration with attempts at constitutional reform, but also of the specific problems identified both in structure and in practice of Florida's CRC, this Article suggests some reforms that could help not only Florida but other state constitution commissions or conventions be more effective and more readily accepted by the public.

Keywords: Florida, state constitutions, constitutional revision

Suggested Citation

Adkins, Mary E, What Florida's Constitution Revision Commission Can Teach and Learn from Those of Other States (2019). 71 Rutgers University Law Review 1177 (2019), University of Florida Levin College of Law Research Paper No. 20-10, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3579062

Mary E Adkins (Contact Author)

University of Florida Levin College of Law ( email )

P.O. Box 117625
Gainesville, FL 32611-7625
United States

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