1980

YEAR AMENDMENT SUMMARY STATUS COMMENTS
1980 SJR 15-E (renewable energy source) Authorized, for ad valorem tax purposes, an exemption for renewable energy source devices and real property on which a renewable energy source is installed. Adopted:
For:1,042,685
Against:347,766
1980 SJR 9-E (economic development tax exemptions) Allowed counties and municipalities, subject to voter approval, to grant ad valorem tax exemptions to new businesses and expansion of existing businesses. Adopted:
For:916,043
Against:541,630
1980 SJR 4-E (homestead exemption) Increased homestead exemption to $25,000, authorized the legislature to pass general legislation providing property tax relief, and allowed the legislature, when appropriating state funds to cities, counties, and school districts, to include relative assessment levels as part of the conditions for allocations. Adopted:
For:1,251,096
Against:289,620
(November 4, 1980) 1979 HJR 50 (abolishing CRC) . Amended Article XI, section 2 to eliminate the constitution revision commission. Rejected:
For:1,164,824
Against:1,512,682
1980 HJR 1471 (state bonds for water facilities) Extended the ability to issue state bonds that are already permitted to finance the construction of water facilities. Adopted:
For:1,826,026
Against:899,906
1980 CS/HJR 387 (right of privacy) Created Article I, section 23 which provides an express right of privacy to the Florida Bill of Rights. Adopted:
For:1,722,987
Against:1,120,302