Your guide to Florida's other constitutional amendments
Overshadowed by ballot initiatives to expand abortion access and legalize recreational marijuana, four more proposed constitutional amendments are flying under the radar with voters, the News Service of Florida reported. Why it matters: The topics range from school board elections to campaign finance to property taxes — important issues that deserve our attention.All were placed on the ballot by the Florida Legislature. The abortion and weed measures got there via citizen initiatives.Here's a rundown.Amendment 1: Partisan Election of Members of District School BoardsSchool board races have gotten more partisan in recent years. A vote for this proposal would enshrine that shift in...
Florida's Amendment 4 has put a spotlight on the state's current six-week abortion laws
The Florida ballot for the Nov. 5 general election is gathering a lot of attention as Sunshine State residents will have more to vote for than just who will represent them in the Oval Office and their local offices. There are six constitutional amendments to be decided, which cover everything from abortion to legalizing recreational marijuana. ...
How to vote on 6 Florida amendments on 2024 ballot, according to 6 Florida newspapers
Do you know about the 2024 Florida Amendments? Florida voters will be faced with six constitutional amendment proposals on the Nov. 5 ballot. Each needs at least 60% of votes to be enshrined in the Florida Constitution. Are you still unsure about what each amendment means and whether you're going to cast a "yes" or "no" vote? In...