Florida 2004 citizen initiatives

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This table shows all initiatives in Florida for 2004. In Florida, initiative sponsors are able to submit their signatures to the Florida Secretary of State for validation on an ongoing basis. The public is able to see at any moment how many signatures each measure has.


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Initiatives that appeared on the 2004 General Election ballot

Type Title Subject Description Outcome
CICA Medical Liability Claimant's Compensation Amendment Tort Reform Would enact amendment to provide injured claimant who enters into a contingency fee agreement with an attorney in claim for medical liability is entitled to no less thatn 70% of first $250,000 in all damages received by the claimant, and 90% of damages in excess of $250,000 Approved
CICA Approval of Slot Machines in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties Slot Machines Would allow referenda to be held to approve slot machines in existing thoroughbred and harness racing, greyhound racing facilities, as well as allows legislative measures to be passed for slot machine tax to go to public education Approved
CICA Minimum Wage Amendment Minimum Wage Would raise minimum wage to $6.15 per hour six months after enactment. Protects employees for exercising this right from employer retaliation Approved
CICA Patients' Right to Know About Adverse Medical Incidents Health Care Would enact amendment to give patients right to request and review records of health care facilities' of providers' adverse medical incidents, including those that caused or could cause injury or death, with patients' identities undisclosed Approved
CICA Public Protection from Repeated Medical Malpractice Health Care Would enact amendment prohibiting medical doctors who have committed three or more incidents of medical malpractice from being licensed in Florida Approved
CICA Repeal of High Speed Rail Amendment Transportation Would enact amendment to repeal requirement that legislature, cabinet and governor proceed with development of a high speed ground transportation system by state and/or public entity Approved


For a complete list of ballot measures on the 2004 ballot, including all legislative referrals, see Florida 2004 ballot measures

Initiatives that did not appear on the 2004 General Election ballot

Type Title Subject Description Outcome
CICA Additional Homestead Tax Exemption Property Tax Would increase the homestead exemption on property assessment by $25,000 Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Additional Standards for Legislative and Congressional District Apportionment Districts Would ensure that districts will utilize existing political and geographical boundaries; districts will preserve communities of interest; and districts can't be drawn to favor an incumbent, political party or other person Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Fairness of Tax Exemptions and Exclusions Taxes Would require legislation to periodically review sales tax exemptions to ensure they serve a public purpose Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Amendment Requiring Legislators to Teach in Their District Four Days per Year Legislature Would enact amendment that requires legislators to spend four days a year as a substitute teacher in their school district Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Amendment to Repeal the Requirement of High-Speed Ground Transportation Transportation Would repeal the provision that mandates development and operation of high-speed ground transportation system, leaves decisions concerning state transportation systems to legislature Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Medical Marijuana for Specific Certified Medical Purposes Marijuana Would establish right to obtain and use marijuana for specific medical purposes when certified as appropriate by licensed physician, protects physicians who recommend or provide medical marijuana, allows for penalties for fraudulent certification or use Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Independent Nonpartisan Commission to Apportion Legislative / Congressional Districts Districts Would create 17-member nonpartisan (no state officials, congress members, lobbyists, party officers, relatives or employees) commission to replace legislature in apportioning congressional and legislative districts Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Individuals Detained, Incarcerated for Crime, and Under Supervision as a Result of Criminal Activity Law Enforcement Would prohibit public body from entering contract, agreement or arrangement with any person (other than a public body) to provide care, custody or control of individuals detained or awaiting trial, or incarcerated Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Limitation of Noneconomic Damages in Actions Arising From Medical Malpractice Incidents Health Care Would enact amendment which limits recoverable damages arising from medical malpractice to $500,000 for noneconomic losses (pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish), but does not limit economic losses (medical expenses, lost wages) Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Limiting Assessed Values and Taxes on Homestead Property Property Tax Would enact amendment to prevent government or public entity in Florida from taxing homestead property more than 2/3 of its assessed value Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Limiting Millage Tax Rates Taxes Would limit any increase in millage tax rates in Florida to lower of: 3% of prior year's rate or percentage increase in Consumer Price Index for prior year Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Limiting Taxation by Non-Elected Persons Taxes Would enact amendment prohibiting any governmental or public entity from increasing any tax, fee, fine, license, millage or assessment or changing tax exemptions without obtaining approval by majority vote of electorate affected Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Limiting Taxpayer Supported Social Services to Illegal Aliens Immigration Would enact amendment to prevent Florida and local government from expending funds for social services to anyone who is not a citizen or legal alien, with exceptions for emergency medical services and children's medical services Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Patients' Right to Sue "Managed Care" Organizations for Unfair or Deceptive Practices Health Care Would enact amendment which allows patients or survivors to sue for harm or death caused by unfair competition or deceptive practices as defined by law Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Property Tax Exemption for School Choice Education Would enact amendment allowing tax exemption for school tax if child is home schooled or attends non-public school, with specific exemption qualifications, definitions, procedures, and limitations Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Public Protection from Repeated Medical Malpractice Health Care Would enact amendment prohibiting medical doctors who have committed three or more incidents of medical malpractice from being licensed in Florida Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Public Safety and Security Act State and Local Contracts Would prohibit state or local government from entering into any contract, franchise agreement, or other arrangement in which all or any portion of public safety service (fire, emergency medical, police, etc) would be privately provided Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Requiring Insurance Companies to be Subject to Florida Antitrust Laws Business Regulation Would enact amendment to require insurance companies to comply with state antitrust laws Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Requiring New Standards for Insurance Rating Business Regulation Would require insurance companies to charge rates approved by the state as meeting certain standards Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Right to Jobs & Business Opportunities Business Regulation Would establish Florida Business and Economic Opportunity and Employment Authority for purpose of creating and providing new jobs and business opportunities for permanent residents of Florida Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Right to Treatment and Rehabilitation for Nonviolent Drug Offenses Law Enforcement Would dictate Treatment and Rehabilitation for nonviolent drug offenses rather than incarceration Courts Struck from Ballot
CICA Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Victims Compensation Protection Amendment Health Care Would enact amendment to provide injured claimant who enters into a contingency fee agreement with an attorney in claim for medical liability is entitled to no less thatn 70% of first $250,000 in all damages received by the claimant, and 100% of damages in excess of $250,000 Abandoned by Sponsors
CICA Violation of Oath of Office by Member of the Legislature or Statewide Elected Executive Officer Government Accountability Would dictate that any member of legislature or statewide elected executive officer who is found guilty of violating the oath of office shall forfeit the office and be banned from elected or appointed office for six years, and enforcement can be through civil action by attorney general, state attorney, or any citizen Abandoned by Sponsors

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