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Last year, State Representative Scott Plakon (R-Florida) attempted to put a measure that would amend the state’s constitution to forbid mandating the purchase of health insurance on the ballot. That time, a judge rejected it due to what was considered overly political and misleading language.
Undaunted, Plakon is trying again. House Joint Resolution 1 would challenge the Obama administration’s healthcare reform legislation, which will eventually fine certain individuals and employers for failing to purchase affordable health insurance. It would give Florida more legal standing in its lawsuit against the federal government’s provision.
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