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Florida 2004 ballot measures
In 2004, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 2.
- Six were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved eight (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 2, 2004
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Authorizes the state legislature to enact a law requiring that the parents of a minor must be notified before the minor receives an abortion procedure, with exceptions that can be granted with a judicial waiver. |
|
4,639,635 (65%) |
2,534,910 (35%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Establish requirements for the submission of citizens' initiatives |
|
4,574,361 (68%) |
2,109,013 (32%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Establish that claimants in medical liability suits who enter a contingent fee agreement with their attorney receive a minimum of 70% of the first $250,000.00 in damages and 90% of damages in excess of $250,000.00 |
|
4,583,164 (64%) |
2,622,143 (36%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Allow Miami-Dade and Broward counties to hold referenda to determine if slot machines can be placed at parimutuel facilities |
|
3,631,261 (51%) |
3,512,181 (49%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Provide for a state minimum wage that covers all employees covered by the federal minimum wage, start the minimum wage at $6.15 per hour, and adjust the minimum wage each year based on inflation |
|
5,198,514 (71%) |
2,097,151 (29%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Repeal the constitutional provisions that requires the state to develop and operate a high speed ground transportation system |
|
4,519,423 (64%) |
2,573,280 (36%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Allow patients the right to review records of health care facilities' or providers' relating to adverse medical incidents |
|
5,849,125 (81%) |
1,358,183 (19%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Prohibit doctors who have been found to have committed three or more incidents of medical malpractice from practicing medicine in Florida |
|
5,121,841 (71%) |
2,083,864 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 2004 ballot measures
External links
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