Florida Protecting the Public from Tobacco Hazards (2006)
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Protecting the Public from Tobacco Hazards or Amendment 4 was on the November 7, 2006 election ballot in Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was approved.
- Yes: 2,786,935 (60.9%)
- No: 178,723 (39.1%)
Text of the proposal
The language that appeared on the ballot:
To protect people, especially youth, from addiction, disease, and other health hazards of using tobacco, the Legislature shall use some Tobacco Settlement money annually for a comprehensive statewide tobacco education and prevention program using Centers for Disease Control best practices. Specifies some program components, emphasizing youth, requiring one-third of total annual funding for advertising. Annual funding is 15% of 2005 Tobacco Settlement payments to Florida, adjusted annually for inflation. Provides definitions. Effective immediately.
Campaign spending
$5,153,604 was spent on the campaign--all from one side, the "Yes" side. The name of the support group was Floridians for Youth Tobacco Education.[1]
The campaign lead donors were:
- American Cancer Society: $1,400,000
- American Heart Association: $1,000,000
- American Lung Association: $275,000
- Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund: $175,090
- Aaron Czyzewski: $30,000
- Mayo Cancer Clinic: $25,000
See also
External links
- Text and election results
- Sponsorship information
- Vote Smart Florida description of proposed amendment
