List of Florida ballot measures

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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Florida.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2026

See also: Florida 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Changes to Budget Stabilization Fund AmendmentBudget stabilization fundsIncrease the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue among other changes

LRCA

Exempt Tangible Personal Property Used for Agriculture or Agritourism from Property Taxes AmendmentProperty tax exemptions; Agriculture policyExempt agricultural-related tangible personal property, such as farm equipment or tools, from property taxes

2024

See also: Florida 2024 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government officials and elections; Public education governance; Election administration and governanceChange school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan beginning in 2026
Defeatedd

5,492,993 (55%)

4,512,372 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Right to hunt and fish; Constitutional rightsProvide for a state constitutional right to hunt and fish

Approveda

6,941,307 (67%)

3,365,987 (33%)

CICA

Amendment 3Marijuana lawsLegalize the recreational or personal use of marijuana
Defeatedd

5,950,589 (56%)

4,693,524 (44%)

CICA

Amendment 4Abortion policy; Constitutional rightsProvide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability
Defeatedd

6,070,758 (57%)

4,548,379 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property tax exemptions; Homestead tax exemptionsProvide for an annual inflation adjustment for the value of the homestead property tax exemption

Approveda

6,687,238 (66%)

3,441,658 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Campaign financeRepeal a constitutional provision providing for public campaign financing for candidates who agree to spending limits
Defeatedd

5,032,882 (50%)

4,955,737 (50%)

2022

See also: Florida 2022 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Property taxes; Flood infrastructure and managementAuthorize the Legislature to prohibit flood resistance improvements from being taken into consideration when determining a property's assessed value for tax purposes
Defeatedd

4,016,022 (57%)

2,997,158 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Ballot measure process; Administrative organizationAbolish the Florida Constitution Revision Commission
Defeatedd

3,744,930 (54%)

3,206,762 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Homestead tax exemptions; Civil serviceAuthorize the Legislature to provide an additional homestead property tax exemption for certain public service workers
Defeatedd

4,215,601 (59%)

2,968,734 (41%)

2020

See also: Florida 2020 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Citizenship voting requirementsProhibit the state and local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote

Approveda

8,307,109 (79%)

2,169,684 (21%)

CICA

Amendment 2Minimum wage lawsIncrease the state minimum wage to $15 by 2026

Approveda

6,391,753 (61%)

4,117,815 (39%)

CICA

Amendment 3Primary election systemsEstablish a top-two system for primary elections
Defeatedd

5,854,468 (57%)

4,410,768 (43%)

CICA

Amendment 4Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure processRequire voter-approved constitutional amendments to be approved at a second general election
Defeatedd

4,853,402 (48%)

5,356,792 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Homestead tax exemptions; TaxesIncreases the period during which a person may transfer "Save Our Homes" benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years

Approveda

7,484,104 (74%)

2,562,387 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Veterans policy; Homestead tax exemptionsAllows a homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran

Approveda

9,305,503 (90%)

1,065,308 (10%)

2018

See also: Florida 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Homestead tax exemptionsFlorida Amendment 1, the Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment, is on the ballot in Florida as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018, or at an earlier special election.
Defeatedd

4,560,689 (58%)

3,293,857 (42%)

CRCA

Amendment 10Local government officials and elections; State legislative processes and sessions; Administrative organizationThe Florida State and Local Government Structure Amendment is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

4,847,740 (63%)

2,828,607 (37%)

CRCA

Amendment 11Constitutional wording changes; Railways; Criminal trials; Immigration policyThe Florida Repeal Prohibition on Aliens’ Property Ownership, Delete Obsolete Provision on High-Speed Rail, and Repeal of Criminal Statutes Effect on Prosecution Amendment is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

4,680,526 (62%)

2,852,468 (38%)

CRCA

Amendment 12Ethics rules and commissionsThe Florida Lobbying Restrictions Amendment is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

6,116,404 (79%)

1,633,249 (21%)

CRCA

Amendment 13Gambling policy; Animal treatment lawsThe Florida Ban on Wagering on Dog Races Amendment is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

5,407,543 (69%)

2,423,126 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Property taxesFlorida Amendment 2, the Permanent Cap on Nonhomestead Parcel Assessment Increases Amendment, is on the ballot in Florida as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

5,162,544 (66%)

2,601,316 (34%)

CICA

Amendment 3Initiative and referendum process; Gambling policy

Approveda

5,676,456 (71%)

2,266,516 (29%)

CICA

Amendment 4Voting rights for persons with criminal convictionsFlorida Amendment 4, the Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative, is on the ballot in Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

5,148,926 (65%)

2,828,339 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Tax and revenue administration; State legislative vote requirementsRequire a two-thirds vote of each chamber of the Florida State Legislature to enact new taxes or fees or increase existing ones

Approveda

5,164,658 (66%)

2,693,174 (34%)

CRCA

Amendment 6Criminal trials; Age limits for officials; State judicial selection; Crime victims' rightsFlorida Amendment 6, the Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights, Judicial Retirement Age, and Judicial Interpretation of Laws and Rules Amendment, is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

4,835,950 (62%)

3,013,601 (38%)

CRCA

Amendment 7Law enforcement officers and departments; Veterans policy; Higher education governance; Higher education fundingFlorida Amendment 7, the First Responder and Military Member Survivor Benefits, Supermajority Board Votes for College Fees, and State College System Amendment, is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

5,148,300 (66%)

2,680,942 (34%)

CRCA

Amendment 9Fossil fuel energy; Business regulations; Smoking bansThe Florida Ban Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Ban Vaping in Enclosed Indoor Workplaces Amendment is on the ballot in Florida as a commission referral on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

5,415,308 (69%)

2,442,410 (31%)

2016

See also: Florida 2016 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Constitutional rights; Solar energy
Defeatedd

4,560,682 (51%)

4,418,788 (49%)

CICA

Amendment 2Marijuana laws

Approveda

6,518,919 (71%)

2,621,845 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Law enforcement officers and departments; Property tax exemptions

Approveda

7,495,226 (84%)

1,451,074 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Homestead tax exemptions

Approveda

6,891,472 (78%)

1,909,963 (22%)


August 30

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 4Energy conservation and efficiency; Property tax exemptions; Solar energy

Approveda

1,975,257 (73%)

744,891 (27%)

2014

See also: Florida 2014 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Restricted-use funds; Business taxesDedicate 33% of net revenue from the existing excise tax on documents to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund

Approveda

4,238,739 (75%)

1,415,924 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Marijuana laws
Defeatedd

3,370,761 (58%)

2,478,993 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judicial selectionAuthorize governor to fill judicial vacancies by appointing a justice or judge from among at least three, but not more than six, candidates selected by the judicial nominating commission
Defeatedd

2,576,737 (48%)

2,802,541 (52%)

2012

See also: Florida 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Healthcare governance; Public health insurance; Private health insuranceProhibit compulsory health insurance and permit the direct payment of health care expenses
Defeatedd

3,632,315 (49%)

3,856,608 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Local government finance and taxes; Property tax exemptionsProvide a tangible personal property exemption on ad valorem taxes and allow counties and municipalities to establish tangible personal property tax exemptions
Defeatedd

3,432,905 (45%)

4,113,395 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Homestead tax exemptionsAllow municipalities and counties to create additional homestead tax exemptions for low-income people above the age of 65 who meet certain requirements

Approveda

4,717,827 (61%)

2,984,270 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Higher education governanceHave the chair of the council of state university student body presidents replace the president of the Florida Student Association as the student member of the Board of Governors of the State University System
Defeatedd

3,060,425 (42%)

4,306,068 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Homestead tax exemptions; Veterans policyExpand the availability of the homestead property tax discount for veterans injured in combat

Approveda

4,907,341 (63%)

2,850,880 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Budget stabilization funds; Balanced budget requirements; Public education fundingIncrease the state's revenue limitation and require excess funds be deposited into a budget stabilization fund until the fund hits its maximum, at which time the money first be spent on public education and then additional excess funds be returned to the taxpayers
Defeatedd

3,204,350 (42%)

4,346,740 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property taxes; Homestead tax exemptionsAmend the calculations for property assessments and allow for the establishment of an additional homestead tax exemption
Defeatedd

3,244,138 (43%)

4,268,467 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State judicial selection; State judiciary oversightAmend the state constitution relative to the changing of court rules, require senatorial approval of state Supreme Court justice appointments, and change the process for judicial impeachments
Defeatedd

2,728,008 (37%)

4,654,167 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Abortion policyProhibit the use of public funds for abortions or health insurance that includes coverage of abortion, with exceptions
Defeatedd

3,511,354 (45%)

4,308,408 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Public assistance programs; Religion-related policyProhibit denials of governmental support on the basis of religious beliefs and allow the use of revenue from the public treasury to fund religious institutions
Defeatedd

3,441,128 (45%)

4,286,376 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Veterans policy; Homestead tax exemptions; Law enforcement officers and departmentsAllow for an ad valorem homestead property tax exemption for surviving spouses of those killed in their work as a first responder or in the military

Approveda

4,747,536 (62%)

2,950,083 (38%)

2010

See also: Florida 2010 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Campaign financeRepeal the state constitutional provision that provides for public financing of campaigns for those running for elective statewide office who agree to campaign spending limits
Defeatedd

2,587,543 (52%)

2,342,137 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Homestead tax exemptions; Veterans policyProvide for an additional homestead property tax exemption for military members who were deployed in the previous year

Approveda

3,936,526 (78%)

1,122,053 (22%)

CICA

Amendment 4Local government organization; Land use and development policy; Ballot measure processRequire that local governments hold a referendum to change or adopt a comprehensive land use plan
Defeatedd

1,682,177 (33%)

3,424,204 (67%)

CICA

Amendment 5Redistricting policyEstablish requirements for the drawing of legislative districts

Approveda

3,155,149 (63%)

1,885,860 (37%)

CICA

Amendment 6Redistricting policyEstablish requirements for congressional redistricting

Approveda

3,153,199 (63%)

1,857,748 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 8School class size policyEstablish limits on average number of students assigned per class to each teacher in public schools, as opposed to on actual class size
Defeatedd

2,751,878 (54%)

2,298,001 (46%)

LRAQ

Federal Budget Advisory QuestionFederal government issuesAmend the federal Constitution to require that the federal budget be balanced without raising taxes

Approveda

3,524,629 (72%)

1,377,352 (28%)

2008

See also: Florida 2008 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Immigration policy; Constitutional wording changes; Constitutional rightsEliminate constitutional provisions that prevent aliens ineligible for citizenship from possessing real property
Defeatedd

3,564,090 (48%)

3,871,704 (52%)

CICA

Amendment 2LGBTQ issues; Family-related policyEstablish that marriage only be recognized as a union between one man and one woman

Approveda

4,890,883 (62%)

3,008,026 (38%)

CRCA

Amendment 3Property taxes; Energy conservation and efficiency; PropertyExempt property improvements that increase resistance to wind damage or provide renewable energy when assessing the property value

Approveda

4,351,975 (61%)

2,839,825 (39%)

CRCA

Amendment 4Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Property taxesEstablish a property tax exemption for property that is limited by perpetual conservation protections

Approveda

4,875,162 (69%)

2,235,969 (31%)

CRCA

Amendment 6Ports and harbors; Property taxes; Fisheries and fishing regulationsProvide for the assessment of working waterfront property based upon how it is used

Approveda

4,983,313 (71%)

2,072,041 (29%)

CRCA

Amendment 8Local government finance and taxes; Sales taxes; Higher education fundingAllow counties, upon approval by the voters, to levy a local option sales tax to supplement community college funding
Defeatedd

3,210,481 (44%)

4,161,731 (56%)


January 29

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Homestead tax exemptions; Property tax exemptionsAmend exemptions and benefits based on homestead property, provide an exemption on tangible personal property, and limit assessment increase on certain non-homestead real property

Approveda

2,667,543 (64%)

1,495,270 (36%)

2006

See also: Florida 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Revenue allocation; Tax and revenue administrationLimit how nonrecurring general revenue may be spent and amend provisions relating to creating the state's financial outlooks and budget

Approveda

2,570,436 (60%)

1,724,867 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure supermajority requirementsRequire a 60% vote for voters to approve constitutional amendments

Approveda

2,600,969 (58%)

1,900,359 (42%)

CICA

Amendment 4Tobacco lawsRequire a portion of the tobacco settlement money be used for a statewide tobacco education and prevention program

Approveda

2,786,935 (61%)

1,787,230 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Homestead tax exemptionsIncrease the homestead tax exemption for low-income seniors

Approveda

3,533,101 (76%)

1,092,128 (24%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Veterans policy; Homestead tax exemptionsProvide an ad valorem tax discount for veterans who are 65 or older, who were disabled due to a combat-related injury, and meet other specifications

Approveda

3,552,441 (78%)

1,011,958 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State legislative authority; Eminent domain policyProhibit the transfer of property taken through eminent domain to a private party unless approved by the Legislature

Approveda

3,047,420 (69%)

1,365,950 (31%)

2004

See also: Florida 2004 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Abortion policyAuthorizes 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.

Approveda

4,639,635 (65%)

2,534,910 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure processEstablish requirements for the submission of citizens' initiatives

Approveda

4,574,361 (68%)

2,109,013 (32%)

CICA

Amendment 3Tort lawEstablish 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

Approveda

4,583,164 (64%)

2,622,143 (36%)

CICA

Amendment 4Gambling policyAllow Miami-Dade and Broward counties to hold referenda to determine if slot machines can be placed at parimutuel facilities

Approveda

3,631,261 (51%)

3,512,181 (49%)

CICA

Amendment 5Minimum wage lawsProvide 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

Approveda

5,198,514 (71%)

2,097,151 (29%)

CICA

Amendment 6RailwaysRepeal the constitutional provisions that requires the state to develop and operate a high speed ground transportation system

Approveda

4,519,423 (64%)

2,573,280 (36%)

CICA

Amendment 7Tort law; Healthcare governanceAllow patients the right to review records of health care facilities' or providers' relating to adverse medical incidents

Approveda

5,849,125 (81%)

1,358,183 (19%)

CICA

Amendment 8Tort law; Healthcare governanceProhibit doctors who have been found to have committed three or more incidents of medical malpractice from practicing medicine in Florida

Approveda

5,121,841 (71%)

2,083,864 (29%)

2002

See also: Florida 2002 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Federal government issues; Death penaltyPermit 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

Approveda

3,169,542 (70%)

1,377,678 (30%)

CICA

Amendment 10Animal treatment lawsEstablish that no pregnant pig may be confined in a way that it can not turn around, with certain exceptions

Approveda

2,608,996 (55%)

2,155,911 (45%)

CICA

Amendment 11Higher education governanceEstablish local boards of trustees to administer each state university and establish a statewide governing board to oversee the entire university system

Approveda

2,813,145 (61%)

1,834,816 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Initiative and referendum processRequire that the Legislature create a law requiring economic impact statements for constitutional amendments proposed by initiatives

Approveda

3,583,379 (78%)

1,010,254 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government organization; Constitutional wording changesAllow revisions to the Miami-Dade County home rule charter, subject to approval by Miami-Dade County voters
Defeatedd

1,982,160 (48%)

2,160,512 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Open meetings and public information; State legislative vote requirementsRequire that laws that provide for exemptions from public records or public meetings requirements must pass both houses of the Legislature by 2/3 majority

Approveda

3,474,978 (77%)

1,059,183 (23%)

CICA

Amendment 6Tobacco laws; Smoking bansProhibit the smoking of tobacco in indoor workplaces, with certain exceptions

Approveda

3,501,161 (71%)

1,431,966 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government finance and taxes; Homestead tax exemptionsAllow counties to exempt increases in homestead property values resulting from construction of living quarters for senior parents or grandparents

Approveda

3,206,142 (67%)

1,557,694 (33%)

CICA

Amendment 8Early childhood educationRequire that all four-year-old children be offered the ability to attend pre-kindergarten for free

Approveda

2,868,500 (59%)

1,974,408 (41%)

CICA

Amendment 9School class size policyRequire the Legislature to provide funding so that class sizes do not exceed a set maximum

Approveda

2,550,201 (52%)

2,317,671 (48%)

2000

See also: Florida 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1RailwaysProvide for the creation of a monorail system to link the five largest urban areas in Florida

Approveda

2,900,253 (53%)

2,607,495 (47%)

1998

See also: Florida 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxes; Property tax exemptionsAmend the requirements for receiving a historic property granted ad valorem tax exemption

Approveda

1,970,419 (54%)

1,646,069 (46%)

CRCA

Amendment 10Property tax exemptionsEstablish and expand tax exemptions for municipal and local property and remove limitations on the citizens' ability to communicate with local officials about subjects of public hearings
Defeatedd

1,754,747 (50%)

1,766,490 (50%)

CRCA

Amendment 11Campaign finance; Primary election participation; Public education governance; Primary election systemsMake school board elections nonpartisan; allow candidates for governor to run in primary elections without a lieutenant governor; provide that ballot access requirements for minor party candidates cannot be greater than requirements for major party candidates; provide public campaign financing for statewide candidates who agree to campaign spending limits; and allow any voter to vote in any party's primary election if the winner will have no general election opponent

Approveda

2,239,607 (64%)

1,253,150 (36%)

CRCA

Amendment 12Firearms policyGive counties the option to require a criminal background check and a waiting period of three to five days before the sale of a firearm

Approveda

2,655,010 (72%)

1,033,020 (28%)

CRCA

Amendment 13Constitutional wording changesMake various miscellaneous and technical changes to the state constitution

Approveda

1,869,111 (55%)

1,530,883 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional wording changes; Death penaltyPreserve the death penalty as a form of punishment in Florida and align execution methods with the federal Constitution

Approveda

2,676,043 (73%)

1,002,043 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Homestead tax exemptions; Local government finance and taxesAllow counties and municipalities to provide an additional homestead tax exemption to low-income seniors

Approveda

2,560,979 (68%)

1,180,341 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administration of governmentAllow documents filed at a county branch office to be considered officially filed

Approveda

2,540,872 (74%)

887,999 (26%)

CRCA

Amendment 5Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Game and fish commissionsCreate provisions for the conservation of natural resources and establish the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Approveda

2,630,674 (72%)

1,007,905 (28%)

CRCA

Amendment 6Public education governanceEstablish the education of children as a fundamental value of the people of Florida and require the state to provide an efficient, safe, secure, and high quality education system

Approveda

2,623,889 (71%)

1,069,406 (29%)

CRCA

Amendment 7State judicial selectionEstablish local elections to determine if circuit and county judges should be elected or appointed and provide the procedures for the decided upon systems

Approveda

2,028,165 (57%)

1,536,523 (43%)

CRCA

Amendment 8State executive branch structure; State executive powers and dutiesAmend the roles of executive officers and change what roles were included in the state cabinet

Approveda

1,950,311 (56%)

1,562,234 (44%)

CRCA

Amendment 9Sex and gender issues; Constitutional rightsEstablish that "female and male alike" are equal before the law and have inalienable rights and establish bases on which the rights cannot be denied

Approveda

2,416,324 (66%)

1,230,683 (34%)

1996

See also: Florida 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Ballot measure process; Tax and revenue administrationRequire a two-thirds vote of voters in an election to approve any new state tax or fee proposed through a constitutional amendment

Approveda

3,372,915 (69%)

1,497,485 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Tax and revenue administration; Constitutional wording changes; Administrative organizationMove the next meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission to 1997 and allow the Commission to review matters relating to taxation or the state budgetary process

Approveda

2,733,993 (61%)

1,720,193 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judicial selection; State judiciary oversightIncrease the number of judicial nominees the judicial nominating commission may make up to six nominations, restructure the Judicial Qualifications Commission, and allow for additional sanctions for judicial misconduct

Approveda

3,436,753 (75%)

1,153,367 (25%)

CICA

Amendment 4Food and beverage taxes; Parks, land, and natural area conservationImpose a $0.01 per pound fee on sugar grown in the Everglades Agricultural Area, with the funds being used for conservation in the Everglades
Defeatedd

2,328,016 (46%)

2,774,806 (54%)

CICA

Amendment 5Water storage; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyProvide that those responsible for water pollution in the Everglades Protection Area and the Everglades Agricultural Area pay for the cost of the pollution's abatement

Approveda

3,397,286 (68%)

1,594,175 (32%)

CICA

Amendment 6Restricted-use funds; Water storage; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyEstablish an Everglades Trust Fund to fund conservation efforts and the abatement of water pollution in the Everglades

Approveda

2,825,819 (57%)

2,108,286 (43%)

1994

See also: Florida 1994 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsEstablish annual 60-day regular sessions that start the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March

Approveda

2,713,189 (74%)

955,223 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Budget stabilization funds; Balanced budget requirementsEstablish a formula for calculating the state's revenue limit, establish that funds above that limit be deposited into the budget stabilization fund, and provide that funds be refunded to taxpayers once the budget stabilization fund is fully funded

Approveda

2,182,411 (59%)

1,489,268 (41%)

CICA

Amendment 3Fisheries and fishing regulationsProhibit the use of gill and other entangling nets and limit the size of other nets to no larger than 500 square feet in mesh area

Approveda

2,876,091 (72%)

1,135,110 (28%)

CICA

Amendment 4Initiative and referendum process; Tax and revenue administrationAllow initiated constitutional amendments related to limiting the power of government to raise revenue to cover multiple subjects

Approveda

2,167,305 (58%)

1,560,635 (42%)

CICA

Amendment 8Gambling policyAllow for a limited number of casinos in certain counties
Defeatedd

1,566,451 (38%)

2,555,492 (62%)

1992

See also: Florida 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Election administration and governanceAllow for the suspension or delay of an election if there is a state of emergency or impending state of emergency

Approveda

3,369,434 (72%)

1,337,289 (28%)

CICA

Amendment 10Property taxesLimit homestead property valuations for ad valorem tax purposes increases to a maximum of 3% per year

Approveda

2,493,761 (54%)

2,154,752 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Open meetings and public informationAllow public access to records and meetings of government entities, with certain exceptions prescribed by the legislature

Approveda

3,883,637 (83%)

793,232 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property tax exemptions; Property taxesAllow counties and municipalities to issue ad valorem tax exemptions on historic properties

Approveda

2,908,745 (62%)

1,752,490 (38%)

CRCA

Amendment 4Balanced budget requirements; Revenue and spending limits; Budget stabilization fundsChange the state budget and planning processes

Approveda

3,815,563 (83%)

796,463 (17%)

CRCA

Amendment 5Constitutional rights; Tax and revenue administrationRequire that the Legislature establish a Taxpayers' Bill of Rights that establishes taxpayers' rights and responsibilities and government's responsibilities to deal fairly with taxpayers

Approveda

4,258,446 (90%)

472,325 (10%)

CRCA

Amendment 6Local government finance and taxesAllow counties and municipalities to levy a one-cent sales tax, if approved by local voters, for local government services
Defeatedd

1,886,498 (40%)

2,824,460 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Transportation taxes and fees; Business taxes; Bond issue requirements; Public education fundingContinue indefinitely the use of gross receipts taxes for constructing educational facilities of the state public education system, continue indefinitely to use some motor vehicle license taxes for constructing public schools and community colleges, and remove certain restrictions on education bond refunding

Approveda

3,089,058 (68%)

1,461,435 (32%)

CICA

Amendment 9Congressional term limits; State legislative term limits; Executive official term limitsEstablish that those who have held the same elective office for the preceding eight years may not appear on the ballot for re-election to that office and apply the limitation to the offices of Florida Representative and Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Florida Cabinet, and U. S. Senator and Representative

Approveda

3,625,517 (77%)

1,097,133 (23%)

1990

See also: Florida 1990 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsEstablish the timing of meetings of the legislature

Approveda

2,615,449 (84%)

513,970 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Firearms policyRequire a three-day waiting period between the purchase and delivery of any handgun

Approveda

2,840,912 (84%)

522,248 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government finance and taxesExcuse municipalities from general laws requiring them to spend funds under certain circumstances

Approveda

2,031,557 (64%)

1,140,745 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislative processes and sessions; Open meetings and public informationProvide for the recording of certain legislative votes and open and noticed committee and other legislative meetings

Approveda

2,795,784 (88%)

392,323 (12%)

1988

See also: Florida 1988 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government officials and elections; Impeachment rulesProvide for the impeachment of county court judges by the Legislature

Approveda

2,840,296 (72%)

1,085,751 (28%)

CICA

Amendment 10Tort lawLimit non-economic damages relating to bodily injuries in any action to $100,000 and allow the maximum to be adjusted utilizing a consumer price index
Defeatedd

1,837,041 (43%)

2,394,932 (57%)

CICA

Amendment 11English language policyEstablish English as the official state language

Approveda

3,457,039 (84%)

664,861 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Crime victims' rights; Constitutional rightsGive crime victims, or in the case of a homicide, their next-of-kin, the qualified right to be informed, to be present, and to be heard at all crucial stages of criminal proceedings

Approveda

3,629,963 (90%)

394,617 (10%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Tax and revenue administration; Water storageAllow high water recharge land to be classified by law solely on the basis of character or use

Approveda

2,423,783 (67%)

1,187,303 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Highways and bridges; Bond issue requirementsAllow the Legislature, without approval of the voters, to issue bonds for property acquisition for roads and for constructing bridges

Approveda

2,141,987 (57%)

1,602,965 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property tax exemptionsExtend the widow property tax exemption to widowers

Approveda

3,415,074 (85%)

593,913 (15%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Tax and revenue administration; Administrative organizationCreate the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission to review matters of taxation and the budgetary process

Approveda

2,111,320 (58%)

1,538,470 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government officials and electionsIncrease the terms for county court judges to six years
Defeatedd

1,493,839 (38%)

2,444,181 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State judiciary structure; Civil trialsAllow for the creation of a civil traffic hearing officer system

Approveda

2,736,373 (70%)

1,147,126 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Administrative organization; Veterans policyAuthorize creating a Department of Veterans Affairs and a Department of Elderly Affairs

Approveda

2,723,848 (69%)

1,225,915 (31%)

1986

See also: Florida 1986 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judicial authority; State executive powers and dutiesAllow the attorney general to appoint a statewide prosecutor to try multi-circuit violations of the criminal laws

Approveda

2,168,701 (73%)

811,122 (27%)

CICA

Amendment 2Local government organization; Gambling policyAllow casino gambling in hotels with 500 rooms or more if voters in that county approve, by initiative referendum, casino gambling
Defeatedd

1,036,250 (32%)

2,237,555 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Homestead tax exemptions; Property taxesEstablish the homestead tax exemption as $5,000 plus one-half of the assessed value over $5,000, up to $25,000
Defeatedd

1,127,438 (36%)

2,045,473 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial authority; Initiative and referendum processAllow 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

Approveda

1,988,841 (72%)

759,691 (28%)

CICA

Amendment 5Gambling policyAllow the state to operate a lottery

Approveda

2,039,437 (64%)

1,168,858 (36%)

1984

See also: Florida 1984 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Homestead tax exemptions; Property tax exemptionsExtend the exemption of homesteads and personal property from forced sale to any natural person

Approveda

2,766,516 (79%)

734,785 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Corrections governance; Tax and revenue administrationAllow for the disbursement of state funds via electronic means, magnetic tape, or any other transfer medium and remove obsolete language about countersigning of warrants by the Governor

Approveda

2,467,025 (73%)

919,675 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judicial selectionEstablish that uniform rules of procedure be established by the judicial nominating commissions at each level of the court system and that proceedings of the commissions shall be open to the public

Approveda

2,720,297 (82%)

590,960 (18%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislative processes and sessionsEstablish that legislators' speech and debate relating to their legislative duties is privileged and that they can not be questioned on it in any place other than the legislature
Defeatedd

1,110,743 (33%)

2,216,910 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government officials and electionsAllow county commissioners to be elected in the manner prescribed by law and allow boards of county commissioners to be made up of five or seven members

Approveda

2,150,510 (64%)

1,195,654 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judicial selectionRequire that a person be a member of the Florida state bar for the preceding five years to be eligible to be a county court judge and allow a person to be eligible to be appointed or elected as a county court judge in a county with a population of 40,000 or less if they are a member in good standing with the state bar

Approveda

2,529,436 (75%)

823,219 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Bond issue requirementsAlter rules regarding general obligation bonds issued by the state

Approveda

2,095,916 (65%)

1,109,900 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Public education funding; Business taxes; Bond issuesProvide for a levy on gross receipts to allow the continuation of funding of bonds for public education construction

Approveda

2,553,332 (77%)

778,114 (23%)

1982

See also: Florida 1982 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional rightsEstablish that Florida's protection against unlawful searches and seizures aligns with the federal constitution's protections against unlawful searches and seizures

Approveda

1,440,523 (63%)

828,571 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Criminal trials; Civil trials; Bail policyProvide that a person charged with a crime shall be entitled to release before trial, with exceptions

Approveda

1,412,269 (61%)

917,092 (39%)

1980

See also: Florida 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional wording changesAbolishes the Florida Constitution Revision Commission
Defeatedd

1,164,824 (44%)

1,512,682 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional rightsProvide for a constitutional right of privacy

Approveda

1,722,987 (61%)

1,120,302 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative processes and sessionsEstablish that publishing the title of a bill in the legislative journals serves as the first reading required by the State Constitution

Approveda

1,763,624 (67%)

873,211 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policy; Sewage and stormwaterAllow for the issuance of bonds for water facilities

Approveda

1,826,026 (67%)

899,906 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government finance and taxes; Bond issues; Transportation taxes and feesRemove certain limits on the use of the "second gas tax" to finance bonds for roads

Approveda

1,498,801 (56%)

1,195,483 (44%)


October 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Property tax exemptionsAuthorize an ad valorem tax exemption for a renewable energy source device and the property where it is installed

Approveda

1,042,685 (75%)

347,766 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issues; Housing development fundingAllow for the issuance of revenue bonds to fund housing

Approveda

826,742 (57%)

618,694 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government finance and taxes; Property tax exemptionsAllow counties and municipalities, upon approval by a referendum of local voters, to grant certain ad valorem tax exemptions

Approveda

916,043 (63%)

541,630 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property tax exemptions; Homestead tax exemptionsAllow for expanded local homestead and ad valorem tax exemptions

Approveda

1,251,096 (81%)

289,620 (19%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property tax exemptions; Business regulationsAllow business inventories and livestock to be classified for tax purposes or exempted from taxation

Approveda

1,003,979 (69%)

442,386 (31%)


March 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Homestead tax exemptionsEstablish a homestead exemption of $25,000 from certain ad valorem school millage levies, provide procedures for the enactment of the exemption from the millage levies, and allow for ad valorem tax relief for permanent resident renters

Approveda

1,088,729 (70%)

475,834 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judicial authorityModify the jurisdiction of the state Supreme Court

Approveda

940,420 (67%)

460,266 (33%)

1978

See also: Florida 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional wording changesModify Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, X, XI and XII of the state constitution
Defeatedd

623,703 (29%)

1,512,106 (71%)

CRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional rights; Sex and gender issuesEstablish that no person shall be deprived of any right on account of their sex
Defeatedd

1,002,479 (43%)

1,326,497 (57%)

CRCA

Amendment 3Redistricting policyRequire single-member legislative districts and establish provisions for reapportionment of legislative and congressional districts
Defeatedd

982,847 (47%)

1,113,394 (53%)

CRCA

Amendment 4State executive branch structureEliminate the executive cabinet and reassign the duties of the executive cabinet
Defeatedd

540,979 (25%)

1,614,630 (75%)

CRCA

Amendment 5Administrative organizationEstablish a five-member public service commission and establish a public counsel to represent the people before the commission
Defeatedd

772,066 (36%)

1,375,548 (64%)

CRCA

Amendment 6State judicial selectionAmend the process for selecting circuit and county court judges and increase the terms of county court judges from four to six years
Defeatedd

1,058,574 (49%)

1,095,736 (51%)

CRCA

Amendment 7Property tax exemptionsAmend various provisions relating to taxes, tax exemptions, and government finances
Defeatedd

779,389 (36%)

1,368,346 (64%)

CRCA

Amendment 8Public education governanceAmend the appointment procedures, responsibilities, and roles of the state board of education, commissioner of education, and board of regents
Defeatedd

771,282 (36%)

1,353,626 (64%)

CICA

Amendment 9Gambling policyAllow for gambling casinos in certain areas, with taxes on such casinos being used for free public schools and local law enforcement
Defeatedd

687,460 (29%)

1,720,275 (71%)

1976

See also: Florida 1976 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Ethics rules and commissionsEstablish ethics requirements and procedures for public officials and candidates

Approveda

1,765,626 (79%)

461,940 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judicial selectionRequire that there be a Supreme Court Judge from each appellate district, require that Supreme and appellate judges be re-elected every 6 years, and require that the governor make appointments to fill vacancies based on the Judicial Nomination Commission's recommendations

Approveda

1,600,944 (75%)

527,056 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Ethics rules and commissions; State judiciary oversightAmend rules regarding functioning of the Judicial Qualifications Commission

Approveda

1,514,623 (73%)

564,441 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property tax exemptions; Bond issue requirementsAllow for property tax exemptions, tax revenue usage, and issuance of bonds for community redevelopment
Defeatedd

949,480 (46%)

1,099,055 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Housing development funding; Bond issue requirementsAllow for the issuance of bonds for financing or refinancing housing and related facilities
Defeatedd

974,184 (49%)

1,023,416 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Administrative organizationLimit the number of full time government employees to 1% of state population and part-time employees to 10% of full time employees
Defeatedd

986,727 (48%)

1,074,822 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State legislative authority; State executive powers and dutiesEstablish procedures for legislative nullification of rules or regulations created by the executive branch
Defeatedd

729,400 (38%)

1,210,001 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Public employee retirement fundsRequire that increases in governmental supported retirement system funds be fully funded by the governmental unit

Approveda

1,254,413 (62%)

756,043 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Parks, land, and natural area conservationEstablish a capitol and mansion commission to be in charge of the furnishing, decorating, and alteration of the capitol building complex and the governor's mansion
Defeatedd

619,151 (30%)

1,433,878 (70%)


March 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxes; Drinking water systems; Sewage and stormwaterAuthorize local taxes for water management purposes and limit the taxes to not more than one mill

Approveda

735,174 (55%)

600,066 (45%)

1974

See also: Florida 1974 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Bond issues; Public education funding; Higher education fundingContinue the school construction program for area vocational-technical centers, community colleges, universities; extend the program to K-12 public schools; and support the program through bonds payable from the gross receipts taxes

Approveda

846,071 (65%)

447,599 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Fuel taxes; Bond issue requirementsExtend the second gas tax until January 1, 2025, amend the purposes that bonds may be issued for transportation purposes, and allow these bonds to be secured any legally available revenues
Defeatedd

547,435 (44%)

695,523 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government officials and electionsChange the name for the office of "Tax Assessor" to "Property Appraiser"

Approveda

722,889 (58%)

534,071 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Game and fish commissionsEstablish procedures for the operation and appointment of members of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission

Approveda

859,517 (70%)

366,965 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State judiciary oversight; Ethics rules and commissionsEstablish procedures and rule for the Judicial Qualifications Commission

Approveda

946,006 (78%)

264,161 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Local government organizationAllow political subdivisions to become joint owners of electrical energy generating or transmission facilities

Approveda

658,790 (56%)

517,926 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Constitutional rightsEstablish that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of a physical disability

Approveda

974,892 (76%)

300,633 (24%)

1972

See also: Florida 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 2Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of bonds for outdoor recreation, natural resources conservation and related purposes

Approveda

1,284,817 (73%)

474,514 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Initiative and referendum processAllow for single subject constitutional amendments via citizen initiative

Approveda

1,157,648 (71%)

476,165 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Public education governance; Vehicle and driver regulationsContinue the use of some motor vehicle licensing revenue for education purposes

Approveda

1,191,118 (69%)

531,520 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Constitutional wording changesClarify language allowing for the willing of property to a spouse if there is no minor child

Approveda

1,137,735 (67%)

555,426 (33%)

BI

Referendum 1Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAllow for $200 million in bonds to buy environmentally endangered lands and $40 million in bonds for outdoor recreation projects

Approveda

1,256,292 (71%)

509,679 (29%)


March 14

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judicial selection; State judiciary oversight; State judiciary structureReorganize the state trial courts into a uniform court system, provide standards for the selection and discipline of judges, and establish a court administration system

Approveda

933,221 (71%)

390,223 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issues; Public economic investment policyAllow for bonds for establishing a fund from which to make loans to students

Approveda

862,300 (66%)

453,050 (34%)

LRAQ

Equal Opportunity Education Straw Ballot MeasureRace and ethnicity issues; Public education governanceAdvise officials that there should be "equal opportunity for quality education for all children" regardless of race, creed, color, or place of residence

Approveda

1,065,393 (79%)

289,839 (21%)

LRAQ

Forced Busing Straw Ballot MeasurePublic education governance; Race and ethnicity issuesAdvise officials to prohibit forced busing and guarantee children can attend school closest to home

Approveda

1,103,856 (74%)

386,724 (26%)

LRAQ

School Prayer Straw Ballot MeasureFederal government issues; Religion in public schools; Religion-related policyAdvise officials to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow prayer in public schools

Approveda

1,138,621 (79%)

296,102 (21%)

1971

See also: Florida 1971 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Corporate Income Tax AmendmentBusiness regulations; Income taxesAllow for an income tax on corporations

Approveda

841,433 (70%)

355,023 (30%)

1970

See also: Florida 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Voting age policy; Residency voting requirementsEstablish that those who are 18 and who meet residency requirements are electors of the county where they have resided for at least six months
Defeatedd

501,764 (40%)

754,282 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Voting age policy
Defeatedd

422,450 (35%)

799,885 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional rightsEstablish that 18 is the age of legal adulthood
Defeatedd

422,450 (35%)

799,885 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judicial selection; State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityAmend the state constitution relating to the Judicial Department
Defeatedd

503,992 (49%)

526,328 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Bond issues; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyAllow for the issuance of bonds for pollution control facilities and waste disposal facilities

Approveda

819,629 (71%)

331,250 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public land policyRestrict sales of state submerged lands to only when in the public interest

Approveda

680,223 (61%)

429,917 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State legislative electionsEstablish the term of office for members of the House of Representatives as four years
Defeatedd

435,052 (39%)

675,473 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Property taxes; Public education fundingAllow school boards to levy ad valorem taxes for capital improvement purposes, if approved by local voters
Defeatedd

488,442 (43%)

650,500 (57%)

1969

See also: Florida 1969 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Revenue Bonds and Tax Anticipation Certificates AmendmentBond issues; Higher education fundingAllow for the issuance of revenue bonds or tax anticipation certificates until June 30, 1975, for higher education

Approveda

291,376 (72%)

112,795 (28%)

1968

See also: Florida 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State constitution ratification; Initiative and referendum processRatify the Florida Constitution of 1968

Approveda

645,233 (55%)

518,940 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Election administration and governanceAmend various provisions relating to the conduction of elections

Approveda

625,980 (56%)

497,752 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government officials and elections; Local government finance and taxesAmend provisions relating to the administration of counties and cities

Approveda

625,347 (55%)

508,962 (45%)


May 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Allow School Board Appointment of Superintendents AmendmentPublic education governanceAllow school boards to appoint the superintendent of schools

Approveda

786,264 (77%)

230,245 (23%)

1966

See also: Florida 1966 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State constitutional conventionsEstablish that constitutional revisions adopted by convention be submitted to the electors at the next general election

Approveda

626,806 (83%)

129,545 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State judiciary structureAllow the board of county commissioners for Orange County to revise justice of the peace district boundaries in Orange County

Approveda

435,162 (72%)

167,149 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Eminent domain policy; Jury rulesEstablish that each condemnation of property jury shall be composed of twelve jurors

Approveda

527,821 (80%)

128,345 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 12State legislative processes and sessionsProvide for a special legislative session solely for the purpose of organization after November general elections

Approveda

496,919 (77%)

148,939 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Property tax exemptionsExempt stock in trade, inventory, and livestock from ad valorem taxation

Approveda

481,420 (67%)

239,508 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public education governance; Local government officials and electionsProvide for the terms of employment of appointive county superintendents of public instruction

Approveda

499,991 (68%)

237,069 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Residency voting requirementsProvide presidential voting rights for residents not yet meeting state qualifications

Approveda

515,212 (69%)

231,088 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State flags and symbolsEstablish regulations on the appearance of the state flag

Approveda

549,678 (80%)

139,792 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government organizationGive the electorate power to provide for consolidation of municipal and county governments of Hillsborough County

Approveda

451,458 (72%)

175,464 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judicial selectionAuthorize the Legislature to require county judges to be members of the Florida bar

Approveda

506,088 (73%)

184,646 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State judiciary structureEstablish that the legislature shall determine the number of county judges in each county and their monetary jurisdiction

Approveda

452,974 (69%)

203,708 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State judiciary oversight; State judicial selectionEstablish requirements for state judges, provide a procedure for the selection, discipline, retirement and removal of judges, and establish the Judicial Qualifications Commission

Approveda

533,513 (79%)

142,863 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 9State judiciary structureCreate separate offices for the 13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney and Hillsborough County Prosecuting Attorney Criminal Court of Record

Approveda

431,291 (71%)

179,952 (29%)

1965

See also: Florida 1965 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary structurePrescribe the number of appellate districts within the state and the number of judges to serve each district

Approveda

394,039 (70%)

172,633 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary structureAuthorize the legislature to provide an additional county judge in Lake County

Approveda

357,866 (68%)

171,458 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judiciary structureEstablish that the Palm Beach County clerk of the circuit court shall also be the clerk of the criminal court of record

Approveda

364,754 (71%)

149,144 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Bond issues; Highways and bridgesAllow for the issuance of up to $300,000,000 of bonds for construction and reconstruction of roads
Defeatedd

275,016 (39%)

424,434 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Vehicle and driver regulationsExpand the definition of “motor vehicles” for taxation purposes

Approveda

339,427 (52%)

319,436 (48%)

1964

See also: Florida 1964 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Redistricting policyProvide for apportionment of the Florida legislature
Defeatedd

345,637 (35%)

643,832 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State judiciary structureIncrease the number of judicial circuits

Approveda

499,658 (62%)

301,562 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Ballot measure process; Constitutional wording changesProvide an additional legislative method of revising or amending the constitution

Approveda

420,006 (51%)

403,565 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Fuel taxesExtend the second gas tax until January 1, 2018
Defeatedd

246,443 (27%)

667,114 (73%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Property taxesEstablish that in Sarasota County, the first $2,000 of the assessed valuation on home and contiguous property be taxable for school purposes only

Approveda

458,981 (55%)

379,772 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Higher education governance; Local official term limitsLimit the length of the term of boards for colleges and universities to nine years

Approveda

507,225 (58%)

374,380 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Revenue allocation; Vehicle and driver regulationsAmend provisions relating to the use of revenue from motor vehicles licensing for capital outlay, debt service and other school purposes

Approveda

509,207 (58%)

372,916 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Public education fundingAuthorize the principal of state school funds to be used for capital outlay for higher learning and public schools
Defeatedd

363,008 (40%)

547,231 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public education governanceAllow for the appointment of the superintendent of public instruction in several counties

Approveda

507,445 (61%)

323,203 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Higher education governanceEstablish that the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Taylor County be appointed by the County Board of Public Instruction

Approveda

494,480 (62%)

303,659 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Government continuity policyProvide for the continuity of governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack

Approveda

602,980 (72%)

236,423 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Public land policy; Administrative organizationEliminate the Commissioner of Agriculture's supervision of matters relating to public lands and the Bureau of Immigration

Approveda

526,075 (66%)

272,580 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 9State judicial authority; Civil trialsAuthorize civil trials in branch courthouses in Dade County

Approveda

528,235 (68%)

252,462 (32%)

1963

See also: Florida 1963 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive electionsProvide for the election of the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Commissioner of Agriculture at the 1964 general election for a two-year term and then establish that such positions be up for election in 1966, for terms of four years

Approveda

254,619 (53%)

225,255 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issue requirements; Public education fundingAuthorize the issuance of bonds for capital outlay at institutions of higher learning

Approveda

313,859 (65%)

166,959 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Tax and revenue administration; Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issue requirementsAllow the Outdoor Recreational Development Council to be able to issue revenue bonds, revenue certificates or other evidences of indebtedness for outdoor recreation and natural resources conservation

Approveda

263,195 (56%)

206,699 (44%)

1962

See also: Florida 1962 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Redistricting policyProvide for the apportionment and number of legislatures in the House of Representatives and Senate
Defeatedd

306,442 (45%)

373,259 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public education governanceProvide that the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed by the County Board of Public Instruction in certain counties

Approveda

341,434 (62%)

207,534 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Impeachment rulesEstablish that the Speaker of the House may appoint a committee to investigate impeachable allegations

Approveda

310,267 (57%)

234,505 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial authority; Civil trialsAuthorize Pasco County to hold civil jury trials in any branch courthouse within the county

Approveda

312,754 (68%)

145,788 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State judiciary structureEstablish that the State Attorney of the Fourth Judicial Circuit shall be the prosecuting attorney for the Criminal Court of Record of Duval County

Approveda

292,747 (66%)

149,012 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciary structureChange the procedures for setting the number of circuit court judge
Defeatedd

226,200 (43%)

297,757 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Constitutional wording changesRevise the preamble of the state constitution

Approveda

353,454 (71%)

142,084 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Constitutional wording changesClarify the state borders by using references to latitudes and longitudes and extend the coastal boundaries as permitted by US and international law

Approveda

354,983 (74%)

124,030 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Constitutional wording changesRevise wording regarding the division of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial Departments

Approveda

340,288 (72%)

134,517 (28%)

1960

See also: Florida 1960 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary structureAmend the number and organization of the district courts of appeal and the number of judges for each district court of appeal

Approveda

519,648 (79%)

136,106 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Absentee and mail voting; Military service policyProvide for original absentee registration for members of the armed forces and their families who are outside the United States

Approveda

572,520 (84%)

106,866 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Game and fish commissions; Administrative organizationRevise the administration of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Defeatedd

229,474 (34%)

445,945 (66%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Gambling policyEstablish the allocation of excise taxes collected by the state or under its authority from the operation of pari-mutuel pools
Defeatedd

296,561 (45%)

361,389 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State judicial authority; Civil trialsProvide for jury trials of civil suits in certain municipalities within Volusia and Highlands Counties and revise provisions relating to the administration of the court system in counties

Approveda

425,053 (74%)

152,702 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judicial authority; Civil trialsAllow the County of Brevard to hold civil jury trials in any branch courthouse within the county

Approveda

446,166 (76%)

137,198 (24%)

1959

See also: Florida 1959 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Redistricting policyAmend provisions relating to the apportionment of the legislature
Defeatedd

143,668 (44%)

180,089 (56%)

1958

See also: Florida 1958 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Ballot measure processAllow the legislature to link proposed constitutional amendments in an election so that all must be approved for any one to be enacted
Defeatedd

78,923 (28%)

206,830 (72%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government organization; State judiciary structureEliminate the Hillsborough County solicitor and transfer the duties to the State Attorney of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Approveda

147,438 (58%)

106,761 (42%)

1956

See also: Florida 1956 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judicial authority; Salaries of government officials; State judicial selection; State judiciary structureRevise the state court system

Approveda

372,838 (80%)

96,037 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Local government finance and taxesAmend provisions relating to the general fund and finances regarding county officers in Escambia County

Approveda

289,190 (76%)

93,270 (24%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Civil serviceAllow for the establishment of civil service systems and civil service boards for non-elected and non-appointed municipal, county, and state employees and officers

Approveda

325,502 (75%)

106,377 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Civil trialsProvide for civil jury trials in Pinellas County and establish the administration of such trials

Approveda

286,668 (76%)

91,998 (24%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government organizationAllow for home rule in Dade County

Approveda

322,839 (70%)

138,430 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislative processes and sessionsEstablish the procedure for calling an extra session of the state legislature

Approveda

292,772 (69%)

132,945 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Redistricting policyReapportion the Florida Senate and House of Representatives
Defeatedd

187,662 (39%)

288,575 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciary structureProvide for an additional judge for the Criminal Court of Record of Duval County

Approveda

298,185 (74%)

107,348 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government organizationEliminate the Office of County Special Tax School District Trustees and transfer its duties to the County Board of Public Instruction

Approveda

311,746 (73%)

117,488 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Local government organizationAllow for the appointment of County Superintendents of Public Instruction in Duval, Sarasota, Dade, and Pinellas Counties

Approveda

282,295 (70%)

122,897 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Local government organizationEliminate the office of County Solicitor in Dade County and transfer those duties to the State Attorney of the 11th Judicial Circuit

Approveda

279,344 (73%)

102,999 (27%)

1954

See also: Florida 1954 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officials; State legislative processes and sessionsRevise provisions relating to extra sessions of the legislature and the compensation of legislators

Approveda

83,868 (56%)

64,739 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Toll roads; Highways and bridgesProhibit the use of state funds for toll roads extending into more than three counties
Defeatedd

64,032 (43%)

84,198 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judiciary structureAllow for additional county judges in counties with a population of more than 125,000

Approveda

88,283 (62%)

55,209 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State executive powers and dutiesIncrease the number of days the Governor has to approve or veto bills for 10 days to 20 days

Approveda

105,251 (68%)

49,212 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government finance and taxes; Local government officials and electionsEstablish procedures for allowing the county tax assessor to assess municipal taxes

Approveda

85,677 (59%)

59,523 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Local government officials and elections; Property taxesEstablish that the County Tax Assessor in Monroe County is to assess all property in the county for all tax districts

Approveda

74,780 (58%)

54,210 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State judiciary structureRevise the Escambia County court system

Approveda

81,926 (61%)

51,491 (39%)

1952

See also: Florida 1952 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Fees, licenses, and charges; Public education funding; Restricted-use fundsUse money from the licensing of motor vehicles for state education capital project funds

Approveda

355,734 (64%)

204,163 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State judicial authority; State judiciary structureRevise the Escambia County court system
Defeatedd

134,628 (41%)

194,841 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Restricted-use funds; Local government finance and taxes; Revenue allocationRequire that all money collected by Escambia County officers be paid into the county general fund and be used for the salaries, expenses, and compensation of officers of Escambia County
Defeatedd

151,455 (46%)

179,470 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judicial authority; State judiciary structureIncrease the number of Justices on the state Supreme Court to ten and make other changes regarding the operation of the judiciary
Defeatedd

103,531 (26%)

293,474 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government organizationAllow for county home rule
Defeatedd

175,117 (43%)

232,741 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityProvide for additional Circuit Judges for the Second Judicial Circuit
Defeatedd

139,655 (38%)

225,095 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Redistricting policyCreate the 40th senatorial district, representing Bay and Washington Counties
Defeatedd

103,672 (30%)

242,323 (70%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Redistricting policyCreate the 39th senatorial district, representing Monroe County
Defeatedd

106,832 (31%)

232,504 (69%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor in Monroe County assesses the county for all tax districts
Defeatedd

135,546 (41%)

195,866 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State judicial authority; State judiciary structure; Administrative organizationTransfer the duties of the County Solicitor in Dade County to the State Attorney of the 11th Judicial Circuit
Defeatedd

157,411 (45%)

189,956 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Lee County assesses for all tax districts in the county
Defeatedd

134,702 (42%)

186,743 (58%)

1950

See also: Florida 1950 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Juvenile criminal justiceEstablish a juvenile court system

Approveda

116,313 (79%)

30,540 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Census policy; Redistricting policyUse the federal census as the state census

Approveda

96,145 (66%)

49,848 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administrative powers and rulemaking; State legislative processes and sessionsRequire laws to be single subject, require that laws have a title, and require law revisions to be published at length

Approveda

105,053 (78%)

28,793 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial authority; State judiciary structureCreate the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Monroe County

Approveda

65,531 (53%)

58,216 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State judicial authority; State judiciary structureAllow for an additional county judge in counties with a population greater than 250,000

Approveda

91,029 (68%)

43,081 (32%)

1948

See also: Florida 1948 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Restricted-use funds; Fuel taxesEstablish that all excise taxes upon gasoline or other motor fuel products be used for public highway, street, and airport purposes
Defeatedd

73,184 (26%)

211,248 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Pinellas County assesses for all tax districts in the county

Approveda

85,302 (59%)

60,405 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 11State judicial selection; State judiciary structureMake the Judge of the Court of Record of Escambia County an elective office with a term of six years

Approveda

79,036 (53%)

70,299 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issue requirements; Public education funding; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of bonds for educational purposes
Defeatedd

59,210 (25%)

181,427 (75%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Redistricting policyCreate the 39th and 40th senatorial districts in Monroe, Washington, and Calhoun Counties
Defeatedd

65,729 (35%)

123,595 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislative elections; Salaries of government officialsEstablish qualifications for members of the legislature and set their compensation and reimbursement

Approveda

109,778 (57%)

81,373 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Constitutional wording changes; State constitutional conventions; State legislative vote requirementsAllow the legislature to revise an entire article of the state constitution at once, rather than revising it section by section, and submitting it to voters

Approveda

87,364 (52%)

80,776 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciary structureProvide for the compensation and duties of retired Justices of the state Supreme Court and Circuit Judges

Approveda

102,896 (59%)

70,595 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for St. Lucie County assesses for all tax districts in the county

Approveda

87,539 (58%)

64,617 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Broward County assesses for all tax districts in the county

Approveda

86,519 (58%)

63,506 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Volusia County assesses for all tax districts in the county

Approveda

84,482 (58%)

62,257 (42%)

1946

See also: Florida 1946 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government organization; Administrative organizationAmend various provisions relating to the administration of government in Orange County

Approveda

43,253 (51%)

40,746 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Hillsborough County assesses for all tax districts in the county except for Plant City
Defeatedd

32,659 (41%)

47,185 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Bay County assesses for all tax districts in the county
Defeatedd

37,212 (46%)

44,022 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administrative organization; Budget stabilization fundsAllow, by a concurrent resolution of the State and House of Representatives, for the appointment of a director of the budget
Defeatedd

28,220 (23%)

94,481 (77%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Restricted-use funds; Revenue allocationEstablish provisions relating to legislative appropriations
Defeatedd

29,198 (24%)

92,156 (76%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Local government officials and elections; State judiciary structure; State judicial selectionEstablish Judge of the Court of Record for Escambia County and County Solicitor for Escambia County as elective offices
Defeatedd

39,804 (49%)

41,918 (51%)

1944

See also: Florida 1944 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Income taxes; Sales taxes; Property taxesSet tax rates

Approveda

95,632 (67%)

47,904 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Local government finance and taxes; Tax and revenue administrationEstablish that the County Tax Assessor for Hillsborough County assesses for all tax districts in the county

Approveda

72,376 (59%)

49,707 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative authority; Redistricting policy; State legislative structureEstablish new legislative districts and provide for reapportionment of the legislative districts
Defeatedd

63,304 (48%)

69,953 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityLimit the number of Justice of Peace Districts in any county to five

Approveda

94,312 (67%)

47,248 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial selection; State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityEstablish state attorneys, judges of the criminal courts of record and county solicitors as elected positions

Approveda

91,276 (65%)

48,549 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Right-to-work laws; Collective bargainingProhibit denying or restricting a person’s right to work based on membership or non-membership in a labor union

Approveda

147,860 (55%)

122,770 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Local government organization; Administrative organizationEstablish a uniform system of county and municipal government
Defeatedd

69,364 (49%)

72,186 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State legislative authority; State legislative elections; State judicial selectionAmend provisions relating to the terms of those appointed or elected to fill vacancies

Approveda

89,760 (67%)

44,230 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Local government officials and elections; Local government organizationProvide for five county commissioners districts in each county

Approveda

84,548 (57%)

64,986 (43%)

1942

See also: Florida 1942 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative organization; Bond issues; Bond issue requirementsCreate a State Board of Administration with powers relating to bonds

Approveda

80,208 (85%)

14,322 (15%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative vote requirements; Ballot measure processAllow legislatively referred constitutional amendments to be placed on the ballot with a three-fourths vote of both houses

Approveda

47,490 (73%)

17,189 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administrative organization; Administrative powers and rulemaking; Restricted-use funds; Fisheries and fishing regulations; Game and fish commissions; Hunting regulationsCreate a commission relating to the conservation of birds, game, fur bearing animals, and fresh water fish

Approveda

49,492 (62%)

30,948 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial authority; State judicial selection; State judiciary structureProvide for the election of Circuit Judges

Approveda

50,046 (67%)

24,879 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Administrative powers and rulemaking; Game and fish commissions; Fisheries and fishing regulationsAllow a board or commission to make rules and regulations about salt water fish and products conservation

Approveda

49,083 (61%)

30,754 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State legislative authority; State legislative structure; Redistricting policyProvide for 40 Senate districts and redistricting every ten years
Defeatedd

25,509 (39%)

39,727 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government organization; Local government officials and elections; Redistricting policyProvide for redistricting of Dade County Commissioners Districts

Approveda

37,579 (54%)

31,707 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State judicial authority; Banking policyLimit the amount of money that can be taken from a person's income by the courts to pay for debt obligations
Defeatedd

25,713 (38%)

41,152 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Business taxes; Property taxes; Property tax exemptions; Public economic investment policyAllow for certain corporate property tax exemptions
Defeatedd

19,176 (25%)

58,773 (75%)

1940

See also: Florida 1940 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Commissioner's Districts AmendmentLocal government officials and elections; Local government organizationAllow for the creation of County Commissioner’s districts in each county
Defeatedd

79,334 (46%)

92,818 (54%)

LRCA

Parole Commission AmendmentParole policy; Corrections governanceAllow for the creation of a Parole Commission

Approveda

97,696 (57%)

72,364 (43%)

LRCA

State Ad Valorem Property Taxes AmendmentLocal government organization; Administrative organizationProhibit state ad valorem taxes on real or personal property, except intangible personal property

Approveda

106,622 (58%)

76,050 (42%)

LRCA

State Supreme Court AmendmentState judiciary structure; State judicial authorityEstablish a seventh Supreme Court Justice, allow the court to act in divisions, and designate the Chief Justice as chief administrative officer

Approveda

93,340 (54%)

78,071 (46%)

LRCA

Use of Parimutuel Tax Funds AmendmentGambling policy; Revenue allocationAllow for the equal allocation and distribution of taxes collected on parimutuel gambling

Approveda

103,177 (60%)

67,528 (40%)

LRCA

Widow Tax Exemption AmendmentProperty tax exemptionsGive all widows a $500 taxation exemption

Approveda

161,606 (79%)

42,451 (21%)

1938

See also: Florida 1938 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Homestead Tax Exemption AmendmentHomestead tax exemptions; Property tax exemptionsProvide for a homestead property tax exemption

Approveda

119,628 (91%)

11,442 (9%)

LRCA

Laws Regarding Municipalities AmendmentLocal government organizationRequire state laws regarding municipalities be uniform and require publication of proposed changes to state laws regarding municipalities

Approveda

99,996 (91%)

10,204 (9%)

LRCA

National Guard AmendmentState National Guard and militiaEstablish a Florida National Guard

Approveda

98,616 (86%)

16,365 (14%)

LRCA

Raising of Revenue for the State AmendmentBond issues; Public education fundingRequire the state to raise funds to provide for education and to pay existing indebtedness

Approveda

110,104 (88%)

15,106 (12%)

1936

See also: Florida 1936 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

City of Key West Municipal Corporation AmendmentState legislative authority; Local government organizationAllow the Legislature the power to establish, alter or abolish, a municipal corporation known as the City of Key West

Approveda

114,460 (84%)

21,226 (16%)

LRCA

State Social Welfare System AmendmentPublic assistance programsEstablish a state social welfare system

Approveda

197,927 (92%)

17,149 (8%)

1934

See also: Florida 1934 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityProvide for 15 judicial circuits and the number of judges within each

Approveda

101,086 (78%)

27,813 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government organization; State legislative authorityProvide for up to $5,000 in tax exemptions on homesteads

Approveda

123,484 (75%)

40,842 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government organization; Alcohol lawsAllow counties to prohibit the sale of alcohol within the county by vote of the county electors

Approveda

98,851 (70%)

42,532 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Criminal trials; Criminal sentencingProvide for a grand jury in certain cases and establish certain procedures for criminal trials

Approveda

72,093 (67%)

34,759 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government organization; Administrative organizationEstablish a uniform system of county and municipal government

Approveda

71,476 (70%)

30,057 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Business taxes; Property tax exemptions; Public economic investment policyProvide tax exemptions to movie studios

Approveda

70,642 (62%)

43,068 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government organization; State legislative authorityAllow the Legislature the power to establish, alter or abolish, a municipal corporation known as the City of Jacksonville

Approveda

63,976 (66%)

33,674 (34%)

1932

See also: Florida 1932 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Commissioner Districts AmendmentLocal government organization; Local government finance and taxes; Local government officials and electionsEstablish county commissioner districts
Defeatedd

52,612 (40%)

78,505 (60%)

LRCA

State Supreme Court AmendmentState judicial authority; State judiciary structureAmend provisions related to the composition and organization of the state Supreme Court
Defeatedd

38,445 (33%)

78,265 (67%)

1930

See also: Florida 1930 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Industrial Plant Tax Exemption AmendmentBusiness taxes; Public economic investment policy; Property tax exemptionsExempt certain industrial plants from taxation for fifteen years

Approveda

40,723 (74%)

14,342 (26%)

LRCA

Inheritance Tax AmendmentIncome taxes; Tax and revenue administrationAllow for a state inheritance tax up to the same rate as the federal government tax rate

Approveda

47,725 (85%)

8,380 (15%)

LRCA

Motor Vehicle Taxation AmendmentTransportation taxes and feesEstablish that motor vehicles shall only be subject to one tax

Approveda

53,088 (87%)

8,033 (13%)

LRCA

State and Local Bonds AmendmentBond issues; Local government finance and taxes; Bond issue requirementsAllow the state to issue bonds for certain purposes and require voter approval for counties, districts, and municipalities to issue bonds

Approveda

48,814 (87%)

7,461 (13%)

1928

See also: Florida 1928 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Classification and Administration of Municipalities AmendmentLocal government organization; Administrative organizationRequire general laws for the classification and administration of municipalities
Defeatedd

36,194 (47%)

40,683 (53%)

LRCA

Compensation and Qualifications of Legislators AmendmentSalaries of government officials; State legislative electionsEstablish the pay and eligibility requirements of state legislators
Defeatedd

33,579 (46%)

39,932 (54%)

LRCA

Local and Special Laws AmendmentBallot measure processRequire publications or an election for the state legislature to pass local or special laws

Approveda

41,629 (57%)

31,487 (43%)

LRCA

School Districts and Tax Levy AmendmentPublic education funding; Local government organization; Local elections and campaigns; Public education governanceAllow for counties to be divided into schools districts with three elected school trustees to run each district and allow for the levy of a district school tax
Defeatedd

31,048 (42%)

43,534 (58%)

1926

See also: Florida 1926 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County School Funds AmendmentRestricted-use funds; Local government finance and taxes; Public education fundingDefine the revenue sources for the County School Fund

Approveda

26,401 (63%)

15,662 (37%)

LRCA

State Supreme Court Chief Justice AmendmentState judicial selection; State judiciary structureProvide for the selection and term of the Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court

Approveda

20,068 (63%)

11,621 (37%)

LRCA

Use of Property by Foreigners AmendmentConstitutional rights; Land use and development policyRevise provisions relating to the rights of foreigners to own and use property

Approveda

18,547 (58%)

13,668 (42%)

1924

See also: Florida 1924 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Apportionment of the Legislature AmendmentState legislative structure; Redistricting policy; State legislative authorityProvide for 33 senatorial districts and a system for representatives based on county population

Approveda

38,139 (73%)

14,108 (27%)

LRCA

Duval County Government AmendmentState legislative authority; Local government organizationAllow the Legislature to establish a local government throughout Duval County
Defeatedd

23,342 (42%)

32,850 (58%)

LRCA

Prohibition of Income and Inheritance Taxes AmendmentProperty tax exemptions; Income taxesProhibit income or inheritance taxes and exempt $500 of the head of a family's personal property from taxation

Approveda

60,640 (81%)

14,386 (19%)

LRCA

Special Tax School District Bonds AmendmentBond issues; Public education fundingAllow for the creation of special tax school districts and for such districts to issue bonds of up to 20% of the assessed value of taxable property in the district

Approveda

38,036 (70%)

16,032 (30%)

LRCA

Taxation and Exemptions AmendmentProperty tax exemptions; Property taxesAllow for uniform and equal taxation rates, special rates of taxation on intangible property, and certain tax exemptions

Approveda

36,971 (69%)

16,289 (31%)

1922

See also: Florida 1922 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Additional Circuit Court Judges AmendmentState judicial authority; State judiciary structure; State legislative authorityAllow the Legislature to appoint additional circuit court judges in circuits with a population over 75,000 people

Approveda

21,361 (66%)

11,222 (34%)

LRCA

Creation of School Districts and Taxes AmendmentLocal government organization; Public education funding; Property taxesAllow for the creation of school districts and the levy of up to a 10 mill school tax in each school district

Approveda

31,952 (77%)

9,804 (23%)

LRCA

Legislative Districts and Representatives AmendmentState legislative structure; Redistricting policyProvide for 38 senatorial districts and a system for representatives based on county population
Defeatedd

14,369 (42%)

19,771 (58%)

LRCA

Payment of State Officers' Salaries AmendmentSalaries of government officialsEstablish that the salaries of state officers be paid monthly

Approveda

26,731 (77%)

7,766 (23%)

1920

See also: Florida 1920 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Road System Bonds AmendmentHighways and bridges; Bond issuesAllow the state to issue bonds for building and maintaining a system of good roads and bridges
Defeatedd

34,504 (39%)

54,510 (61%)

1918

See also: Florida 1918 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Alcohol Prohibition AmendmentAlcohol lawsEnact state prohibition on alcohol, beginning January 1, 1919

Approveda

21,851 (62%)

13,600 (38%)

LRCA

Maximum School Tax AmendmentPublic education funding; Property taxesIncrease the maximum school tax to 10 mills

Approveda

21,937 (67%)

10,723 (33%)

1916

See also: Florida 1916 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Reapportionment of the Legislature AmendmentState legislative structure; State legislative authority; Redistricting policyProvide for a Senator from each county and a system for the number of representatives for each county based on county population
Defeatedd

10,258 (37%)

17,774 (63%)

LRCA

Voter Eligibility AmendmentVoter registrationAmend the eligibility rules for the right to vote
Defeatedd

10,518 (35%)

19,688 (65%)

LRCA

Widows' Tax Exemption AmendmentVeterans policy; Property tax exemptions; Public assistance programsCreate a tax exemption for widows and those disabled by war or misfortune

Approveda

20,859 (62%)

12,641 (38%)

1914

See also: Florida 1914 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Officers AmendmentLocal government officials and elections; Local government organizationEliminate the office of county treasurer and establish the term of office for county tax assessor and collector as four years

Approveda

14,164 (68%)

6,668 (32%)

LRCA

Court System AmendmentState judicial authority; State judiciary structureEstablish the state court system

Approveda

8,998 (67%)

4,500 (33%)

LRCA

State Militia Officers AmendmentState National Guard and militiaEstablish procedures and protocols for officers of the state militia

Approveda

10,356 (68%)

4,798 (32%)

1912

See also: Florida 1912 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Extra Judge for Duval County AmendmentState judiciary structure; State judicial authorityProvide for an extra circuit court judge in Duval County, paid for by Duval County

Approveda

18,051 (86%)

3,057 (14%)

LRCA

Special Tax School District Bonds AmendmentBond issues; Public education fundingAllow for the issuance of bonds by special tax school districts and allow for the levy of taxes to pay for those bonds.

Approveda

16,348 (80%)

4,014 (20%)

1910

See also: Florida 1910 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Escambia County Court of Record AmendmentState judiciary structureRevise the operation of the Court of Record in Escambia County

Approveda

15,041 (53%)

13,450 (47%)

LRCA

Establishment of Courts AmendmentState judicial authority; State judiciary structureRevise the procedures for establishing new judicial circuits

Approveda

15,246 (51%)

14,453 (49%)

LRCA

Prohibition of Alcohol AmendmentAlcohol lawsEnact a state prohibition on alcohol, beginning July 1, 1911
Defeatedd

24,506 (46%)

29,271 (54%)

1908

See also: Florida 1908 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Additional Judicial Circuits AmendmentState judicial authority; State judiciary structureAmend provisions relating to allowing for additional judicial circuits
Defeatedd

6,150 (47%)

6,850 (53%)

LRCA

Judicial Salaries AmendmentState legislative authority; Salaries of government officials; State judicial authorityEstablish that the Legislature shall set judicial salaries
Defeatedd

6,835 (48%)

7,469 (52%)

LRCA

Tax for State Educational Institutions AmendmentHigher education funding; Restricted-use funds; Property taxes; Public education fundingProvide for a 1 mill tax to support and maintain certain state educational institutions
Defeatedd

6,961 (48%)

7,477 (52%)

1906

See also: Florida 1906 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amending the State Constitution AmendmentConstitutional wording changes; State constitutional conventionsRevise the process for amending the state constitution
Defeatedd

5,322 (36%)

9,436 (64%)

LRCA

Board of Drainage Commissioners AmendmentParks, land, and natural area conservation; Flood infrastructure and managementCreate a Board of Drainage Commissioners to manage swamps and overflowed lands
Defeatedd

8,787 (37%)

14,771 (63%)

LRCA

Court of Record in Escambia County AmendmentState judiciary structure; State judicial authorityEstablish a Court of Record in Escambia County
Defeatedd

5,577 (39%)

8,806 (61%)

LRCA

Criminal Courts of Record Judicial Salaries AmendmentSalaries of government officials; State judiciary structureSet the salaries of judges of Criminal Courts of Record
Defeatedd

6,265 (39%)

9,729 (61%)

LRCA

Salaries of Judicial Officers AmendmentState judiciary structure; Salaries of government officialsSet the salaries of Supreme Court justices and Circuit Court judges
Defeatedd

6,752 (38%)

10,830 (62%)

1904

See also: Florida 1904 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Court Systems AmendmentState judicial authority; State judiciary structureEstablish the county court systems
Defeatedd

3,750 (38%)

6,023 (62%)

LRCA

Manufacturing Municipal Tax Exemption AmendmentBusiness taxes; Local government finance and taxes; Property tax exemptionsAllow for a municipal tax exemption for manufacturing businesses
Defeatedd

3,140 (34%)

6,050 (66%)

LRCA

Maximum County School Tax AmendmentProperty taxes; Local government finance and taxes; Public education fundingIncrease the maximum county tax for public schools

Approveda

5,933 (53%)

5,346 (47%)

LRCA

State Judicial System AmendmentState judiciary structure; State judicial authorityRevise the state judicial system
Defeatedd

2,534 (30%)

5,897 (70%)

LRCA

Supreme Court Decisions AmendmentState judiciary oversight; State judicial authority; State judiciary structureEstablish that Supreme Court decisions do not take effect until filed
Defeatedd

3,140 (40%)

4,685 (60%)

LRCA

Terms of County Officers AmendmentLocal government officials and electionsIncrease the terms for certain county officers
Defeatedd

4,983 (46%)

5,791 (54%)

LRCA

Uniform System of Municipal Government AmendmentAdministrative organization; Local government organizationEstablish a uniform system of government for municipalities
Defeatedd

3,438 (42%)

4,758 (58%)

1902

See also: Florida 1902 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Changes to State Supreme Court AmendmentState judiciary structure; State judicial authorityIncrease the number of state Supreme Court justices and change quorum requirements for the court

Approveda

5,515 (64%)

3,147 (36%)

LRCA

Judicial Circuits AmendmentState judiciary structure; State judicial authorityProvide for eight judicial circuits and eight circuit judges

Approveda

5,170 (62%)

3,129 (38%)

1900

See also: Florida 1900 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Commissioner Districts AmendmentLocal government organization; Local government officials and electionsProvide for the creation of county commissioner districts and the election of such county commissioners

Approveda

8,243 (71%)

3,408 (29%)

LRCA

Prohibition of Special Incorporation Laws AmendmentBusiness regulations; Local government organizationProhibit special incorporation laws

Approveda

5,650 (58%)

4,118 (42%)

LRCA

Representation of New Counties AmendmentState legislative authority; State legislative structure; Redistricting policy; Local government organizationProvide for representation in the legislature for new counties

Approveda

5,947 (59%)

4,184 (41%)

LRCA

State Seal and Flag AmendmentState flags and symbolsEstablish the description of the state seal and state flag

Approveda

5,088 (57%)

3,819 (43%)

1898

See also: Florida 1898 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Establishment of Courts AmendmentState judiciaryLimit the establishment of judicial courts

Approveda

12,061 (92%)

1,102 (8%)

LRCA

Guaranteeing of Bonds AmendmentBond issuesAmend provisions relating to the guaranteeing of bonds

Approveda

11,582 (90%)

1,270 (10%)

LRCA

Impeachment and Succession of Officers AmendmentImpeachment rules; State legislatures measuresAmend provisions relating to impeachment of members of the Legislature and succession of officers

Approveda

11,145 (94%)

770 (6%)

1896

See also: Florida 1896 ballot measures

October 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Justices of the Peace AmendmentState judiciaryAmend provisions relating to the authority of Justices of the Peace

Approveda

8,327 (95%)

459 (5%)

LRCA

Legislative Proceedings AmendmentState legislatures measuresAmend provisions relating to legislative proceedings

Approveda

7,786 (92%)

688 (8%)

LRCA

November General Elections AmendmentElection administration and governanceEstablish November as the month for general elections

Approveda

8,389 (84%)

1,645 (16%)

LRCA

Pardon Powers AmendmentLaw enforcement; State executive official measuresAmend provisions relating to pardons

Approveda

7,352 (93%)

586 (7%)

LRCA

Publication of Laws and Opinions AmendmentState legislatures measures; State judiciary; Administration of governmentAmend provisions relating to the publication of laws and Supreme Court opinions

Approveda

8,870 (93%)

667 (7%)

1894

See also: Florida 1894 ballot measures

October 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Criminal Trial Costs AmendmentCriminal trialsAmend provisions relating to the payment of criminal trial costs

Approveda

9,755 (54%)

8,392 (46%)

LRCA

State School Fund AmendmentEducationAmend provisions relating to the division of the State School Fund

Approveda

10,126 (53%)

9,154 (47%)

LRCA

Voter Eligibility AmendmentSuffrageAmend provisions regarding voter eligibility

Approveda

11,691 (67%)

5,664 (33%)

1886

See also: Florida 1886 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

Constitution of 1885 Ratification QuestionState constitution ratificationRatify state constitution of 1885

Approveda

31,803 (60%)

21,243 (40%)

LRCA

Local Prohibition Option AmendmentAlcohol lawsAmend provisions relating to the right for people to enact prohibition of alcohol locally

Approveda

29,831 (70%)

12,902 (30%)

See also