Florida 1965 ballot measures
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In 1965, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 2.
- Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%).
On the ballot
November 2, 1965
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Prescribe the number of appellate districts within the state and the number of judges to serve each district |
|
394,039 (70%) |
172,633 (30%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Authorize the legislature to provide an additional county judge in Lake County |
|
357,866 (68%) |
171,458 (32%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Establish that the Palm Beach County clerk of the circuit court shall also be the clerk of the criminal court of record |
|
364,754 (71%) |
149,144 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Allow for the issuance of up to $300,000,000 of bonds for construction and reconstruction of roads |
|
275,016 (39%) |
424,434 (61%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Expand the definition of “motor vehicles” for taxation purposes |
|
339,427 (52%) |
319,436 (48%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1965 ballot measures
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