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Florida 1982 ballot measures
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1984 →
← 1980
In 1980, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 2.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 2 | Establish that Florida's protection against unlawful searches and seizures aligns with the federal constitution's protections against unlawful searches and seizures |
|
1,440,523 (63%) |
828,571 (37%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Provide that a person charged with a crime shall be entitled to release before trial, with exceptions |
|
1,412,269 (61%) |
917,092 (39%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1982 ballot measures
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