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QUESTIONS:

1. Is s. 8(e), Art. II of the Florida Constitution a self-executing constitutional amendment?

2. Is the prohibition against lobbying contained in s. 8(e), Art. II, violative of either the United States or Florida Constitution?

SUMMARY:

Section 8(e), Art. II, is a self-executing provision of the Florida Constitution insofar as it prohibits conduct by legislators and statewide elected officers. It is not self-executing regarding other public officers or employees, and hence legislative direction is required to bind such other officers and employees by its prohibitions. In accordance with…