Florida 1970 ballot measures
In 1970, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 3.
- Seven were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (28.57%) and rejected five (71.43%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 2 |
|
422,450 (35%) |
799,885 (65%) |
||
| Amendment 1 | Establish that those who are 18 and who meet residency requirements are electors of the county where they have resided for at least six months |
|
501,764 (40%) |
754,282 (60%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Establish that 18 is the age of legal adulthood |
|
422,450 (35%) |
799,885 (65%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Amend the state constitution relating to the Judicial Department |
|
503,992 (49%) |
526,328 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Allow for the issuance of bonds for pollution control facilities and waste disposal facilities |
|
819,629 (71%) |
331,250 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Restrict sales of state submerged lands to only when in the public interest |
|
680,223 (61%) |
429,917 (39%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Establish the term of office for members of the House of Representatives as four years |
|
435,052 (39%) |
675,473 (61%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Allow school boards to levy ad valorem taxes for capital improvement purposes, if approved by local voters |
|
488,442 (43%) |
650,500 (57%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
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