Florida 1974 ballot measures
In 1974, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 5.
- Seven were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (85.71%) and rejected one (14.29%).
On the ballot
November 5, 1974
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment 1 | Continue 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 |
|
846,071 (65%) |
447,599 (35%) |
|
Amendment 2 | Extend 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 |
|
547,435 (44%) |
695,523 (56%) |
|
Amendment 3 | Change the name for the office of "Tax Assessor" to "Property Appraiser" |
|
722,889 (58%) |
534,071 (42%) |
|
Amendment 4 | Establish procedures for the operation and appointment of members of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission |
|
859,517 (70%) |
366,965 (30%) |
|
Amendment 5 | Establish procedures and rule for the Judicial Qualifications Commission |
|
946,006 (78%) |
264,161 (22%) |
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Amendment 6 | Allow political subdivisions to become joint owners of electrical energy generating or transmission facilities |
|
658,790 (56%) |
517,926 (44%) |
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Amendment 7 | Establish that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of a physical disability |
|
974,892 (76%) |
300,633 (24%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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