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Constitutional
Revision
Commission

WHAT IS IT?
In 1968, Florida became the
only state that allows for its state
constitution to be revisited and
changed through a regularlyscheduled commission entitled
the Constitutional Revision
Commission (CRC). The CRC,
which meets every 20 years, is
a group of 37 commissioners
who examine the relevance
and applicability of Florida’s
Constitution to current and future
needs.
In February 2017, Florida will
establish its third CRC. The CRC
itself is an unusual creature of
constitutional construction and is
not within one of the traditional
three branches of government.
A separate lobbyist registration

is required. Traditionally, the
Governor’s Office has provided full
-time staff, including an Executive
Director. The CRC is led by a
Chair, whom is appointed by the
Governor.
WHO SITS ON THE CRC?
Typically, there are hundreds
of applicants vying to serve
on the Constitutional Revision
Commission. The CRC is
comprised of 37 members, which
are appointed as follows:
• Governor Appointments: 15
• Senate President
• Appointments: 9
• Speaker Appointments: 9
• Chief Justice Appointments: 3
• Attorney General: + 1
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