| YEAR | AMENDMENT | SUMMARY | STATUS | COMMENTS |
| 1969 (November 4, 1969) | 1969 HJR 1851 (bonds for higher education) | Authorized continued permission to issue revenue bonds for higher education. |
Adopted: For:291,112 Against:112,795 |
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| (November 3, 1970) | 1970 SJR 171 (voting age) | Lowered the voting age in Florida from 21 years of age to 18 years of age. |
Rejected: For:501,764 Against:754,282 |
In 1971, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted providing citizens who are 18 years or older the right to vote. Therefore, a technical amendment is needed to conform Florida’s Constitution with the United States Constitution. |
| 1970 CCJR 2 (legal majority at age 18) | Separate from SJR 171. Provided that a person reaches majority, with all the rights and responsibilities of an adult, when that person reaches 18 years of age. |
Rejected: For:422,450 Against:799,885 |
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| 1970 CS/HJR 3853 & 4040 (bonds for sewerage) | Permitted cities, counties, and special districts to issue state bonds to finance the construction of sewerage systems and pollution facilities. |
Adopted: For:819,629 Against:331,250 |
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| 1970 SJR 1592 (term of office for House members) | Changed the term of office for members of the House of Representatives from two-year to four-year terms. The four-year terms would be staggered so that not all districts throughout the state would elect their representatives at the same time. |
Rejected: For:435,052 Against:675,473 |
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