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Florida 1924 ballot measures

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1926
1922

In 1924, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 4.

  • Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
  • Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%).

On the ballot

November 4, 1924

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Apportionment of the Legislature Amendment Provide for 33 senatorial districts and a system for representatives based on county population

Approveda

38,139 (73%)

14,108 (27%)

LRCA

Duval County Government Amendment Allow the Legislature to establish a local government throughout Duval County

Defeated

23,342 (42%)

32,850 (58%)

LRCA

Prohibition of Income and Inheritance Taxes Amendment Prohibit income or inheritance taxes and exempt $500 of the head of a family's personal property from taxation

Approveda

60,640 (81%)

14,386 (19%)

LRCA

Special Tax School District Bonds Amendment Allow for the creation of special tax school districts and for such districts to issue bonds of up to 20% of the assessed value of taxable property in the district

Approveda

38,036 (70%)

16,032 (30%)

LRCA

Taxation and Exemptions Amendment Allow for uniform and equal taxation rates, special rates of taxation on intangible property, and certain tax exemptions

Approveda

36,971 (69%)

16,289 (31%)


See also

Florida

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