| YEAR | AMENDMENT | SUMARY | STATUS | COMMENTS |
| 1972 CS/SJR 292 (bonds) | Restored language authorizing the legislature to issue bonds to raise funds to acquire land for outdoor recreational development. |
Adopted: For:1,284,817 Against:474,514 |
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| Initiative Amendment | Broadened the scope of an amendment by petition to allow revision or amendment of more than one section of the constitution as long as any such revision or amendment shall embrace but one subject. |
Adopted: For:1,157,648 Against:476,165 |
This amendment was enacted in response to Adams v. Gunter, 238 So.2d 824 (Fla. 1970) (struck a petition initiative because the proposal addressed more than one section of the constitution.). | |
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| (November 5, 1974) | 1973 CS/HJR 637 (Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission) | Provided that (1) each person nominated to the commission by the Governor would be subject to confirmation by the Senate, and (2) the commission shall enforce regulatory powers but the powers shall be prescribed by the legislature. |
Adopted: For:859,513 Against:366,993 |
This proposal brought the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission under the general regulatory power of the legislature and the regular planning, budgeting, and purchasing agencies of the state. |
| 1973 HJR 1907 (tax assessor name change) | Proposed to change the title of the office of county tax assessor to property appraiser with no change in the duties or responsibilities. |
Adopted: For:722,872 Against:534,052 |
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| 1973 HJR 1424 (pledging public credit) | Allowed cities, counties, and special utility districts to pledge taxing power for expansion of electrical energy generating or transmission facilities. |
Adopted: For:658,869 Against:246,305 |
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| 1974 SJR 917 (protection of the handicapped) | Amended Article I, section 2 to provide that no person shall be deprived of any right because of race, religion, or physical handicap. |
Adopted: For:974,892 Against:300,633 |