Florida 2002 ballot measures
In 2002, voters decided on ten statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 5.
- Five were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved nine (90%) and rejected one (10%).
On the ballot
November 5, 2002
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 10 | Establish that no pregnant pig may be confined in a way that it can not turn around, with certain exceptions |
|
2,608,996 (55%) |
2,155,911 (45%) |
|
| Amendment 11 | Establish local boards of trustees to administer each state university and establish a statewide governing board to oversee the entire university system |
|
2,813,145 (61%) |
1,834,816 (39%) |
|
| Amendment 1 | Permit the use of the death penalty for capital crimes and establish that the Florida Constitution provides no greater protections from the death penalty than does the federal Constitution |
|
3,169,542 (70%) |
1,377,678 (30%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Require that the Legislature create a law requiring economic impact statements for constitutional amendments proposed by initiatives |
|
3,583,379 (78%) |
1,010,254 (22%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Allow revisions to the Miami-Dade County home rule charter, subject to approval by Miami-Dade County voters |
|
1,982,160 (48%) |
2,160,512 (52%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Require that laws that provide for exemptions from public records or public meetings requirements must pass both houses of the Legislature by 2/3 majority |
|
3,474,978 (77%) |
1,059,183 (23%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Prohibit the smoking of tobacco in indoor workplaces, with certain exceptions |
|
3,501,161 (71%) |
1,431,966 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Allow counties to exempt increases in homestead property values resulting from construction of living quarters for senior parents or grandparents |
|
3,206,142 (67%) |
1,557,694 (33%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Require that all four-year-old children be offered the ability to attend pre-kindergarten for free |
|
2,868,500 (59%) |
1,974,408 (41%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Require the Legislature to provide funding so that class sizes do not exceed a set maximum |
|
2,550,201 (52%) |
2,317,671 (48%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 2002 ballot measures
External links
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