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Florida 1986 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
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← 1984
In 1986, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 4.
- Two were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (60%) and rejected two (40%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Allow the attorney general to appoint a statewide prosecutor to try multi-circuit violations of the criminal laws |
|
2,168,701 (73%) |
811,122 (27%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Allow casino gambling in hotels with 500 rooms or more if voters in that county approve, by initiative referendum, casino gambling |
|
1,036,250 (32%) |
2,237,555 (68%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Establish the homestead tax exemption as $5,000 plus one-half of the assessed value over $5,000, up to $25,000 |
|
1,127,438 (36%) |
2,045,473 (64%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Allow the Attorney General, as provided by law, to request the Supreme Court issue an expeditious advisory opinion on the validity of ballot initiatives and require the Supreme Court to issue such opinion |
|
1,988,841 (72%) |
759,691 (28%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Allow the state to operate a lottery |
|
2,039,437 (64%) |
1,168,858 (36%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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