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Florida 1964 ballot measures
In 1964, voters decided on 13 statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 3.
- 13 were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved ten (76.92%) and rejected three (23.08%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1964
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 10 | Increase the number of judicial circuits |
|
499,658 (62%) |
301,562 (38%) |
|
| Amendment 11 | Provide an additional legislative method of revising or amending the constitution |
|
420,006 (51%) |
403,565 (49%) |
|
| Amendment 12 | Extend the second gas tax until January 1, 2018 |
|
246,443 (27%) |
667,114 (73%) |
|
| Amendment 13 | Establish that in Sarasota County, the first $2,000 of the assessed valuation on home and contiguous property be taxable for school purposes only |
|
458,981 (55%) |
379,772 (45%) |
|
| Amendment 1 | Provide for apportionment of the Florida legislature |
|
345,637 (35%) |
643,832 (65%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Limit the length of the term of boards for colleges and universities to nine years |
|
507,225 (58%) |
374,380 (42%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Amend provisions relating to the use of revenue from motor vehicles licensing for capital outlay, debt service and other school purposes |
|
509,207 (58%) |
372,916 (42%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Authorize the principal of state school funds to be used for capital outlay for higher learning and public schools |
|
363,008 (40%) |
547,231 (60%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Allow for the appointment of the superintendent of public instruction in several counties |
|
507,445 (61%) |
323,203 (39%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Establish that the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Taylor County be appointed by the County Board of Public Instruction |
|
494,480 (62%) |
303,659 (38%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Provide for the continuity of governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack |
|
602,980 (72%) |
236,423 (28%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Eliminate the Commissioner of Agriculture's supervision of matters relating to public lands and the Bureau of Immigration |
|
526,075 (66%) |
272,580 (34%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Authorize civil trials in branch courthouses in Dade County |
|
528,235 (68%) |
252,462 (32%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1964 ballot measures
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