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Florida 2008 ballot measures
In 2008, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Michigan. On January 29, voters decided on one. On November 4, voters decided on six.
- Four were commission-referred ballot measures.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (71.43%) and rejected two (28.57%).
On the ballot
January 29, 2008
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Amend exemptions and benefits based on homestead property, provide an exemption on tangible personal property, and limit assessment increase on certain non-homestead real property |
|
2,667,543 (64%) |
1,495,270 (36%) |
November 4, 2008
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Eliminate constitutional provisions that prevent aliens ineligible for citizenship from possessing real property |
|
3,564,090 (48%) |
3,871,704 (52%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Establish that marriage only be recognized as a union between one man and one woman |
|
4,890,883 (62%) |
3,008,026 (38%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Exempt property improvements that increase resistance to wind damage or provide renewable energy when assessing the property value |
|
4,351,975 (61%) |
2,839,825 (39%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Establish a property tax exemption for property that is limited by perpetual conservation protections |
|
4,875,162 (69%) |
2,235,969 (31%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Provide for the assessment of working waterfront property based upon how it is used |
|
4,983,313 (71%) |
2,072,041 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Allow counties, upon approval by the voters, to levy a local option sales tax to supplement community college funding |
|
3,210,481 (44%) |
4,161,731 (56%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
External links
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