Florida 2004 ballot measures

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Eight statewide ballot questions were on the November 2, 2004 ballot in the state of Florida.

  • As of the 2004 election, there had been 27 initiatives on the Florida ballot since the process began in 1976, in addition to legislatively-referred ballot measures.
  • Floridians passed Amendment 3 in 2006, which requires that for any initiative, legislative referral or commission referral to pass, it must earn the approval of 60% of the state's voters.
  • Florida voters have approved a higher percentage of their statewide ballot measures than voters in any other state.

On the 2004 ballot

Type Title Subject Description Result
LR Amendment 1 Law A minor's parent or guardian shall be notified before the termination of pregnancy of said minor Approved
LR Amendment 2 Elections Require initiative petition sponsor to file by Feb 1 of general election year, additional regulations Approved
CICA Amendment 3 Law Rules for contingency fees paid to attorneys Approved
CICA Amendment 4 Gaming Local voter approval of slot machines in existing thoroughbred and harness racing, greyhound racing Approved
CICA Amendment 5 Wages Raise minimum wage to $6.15 per hour six months after enactment. Approved
CICA Amendment 6 Transportation Repeal that state government proceed with development of a high-speed ground transportation system Approved
CICA Amendment 7 Health Right to request and review records of health care facilities regarding adverse medical episodes Approved
CICA Amendment 8 Health Medical doctors who have three or more incidents of medical malpractice from being licensed Approved

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