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Florida 1962 ballot measures
In 1962, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 6.
- Nine were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved seven (77.78%) and rejected two (22.22%).
On the ballot
November 6, 1962
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Provide for the apportionment and number of legislatures in the House of Representatives and Senate |
|
306,442 (45%) |
373,259 (55%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Provide that the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed by the County Board of Public Instruction in certain counties |
|
341,434 (62%) |
207,534 (38%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Establish that the Speaker of the House may appoint a committee to investigate impeachable allegations |
|
310,267 (57%) |
234,505 (43%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Authorize Pasco County to hold civil jury trials in any branch courthouse within the county |
|
312,754 (68%) |
145,788 (32%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Establish that the State Attorney of the Fourth Judicial Circuit shall be the prosecuting attorney for the Criminal Court of Record of Duval County |
|
292,747 (66%) |
149,012 (34%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Change the procedures for setting the number of circuit court judge |
|
226,200 (43%) |
297,757 (57%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Revise the preamble of the state constitution |
|
353,454 (71%) |
142,084 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Clarify the state borders by using references to latitudes and longitudes and extend the coastal boundaries as permitted by US and international law |
|
354,983 (74%) |
124,030 (26%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Revise wording regarding the division of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial Departments |
|
340,288 (72%) |
134,517 (28%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1962 ballot measures
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