YEAR | AMENDMENT | SUMMARY | STATUS | COMMENTS |
1994 (November 8, 1994) | 1994 SJR 2606 (term of regular session) | Shifted starting date of Regular Legislative session from February to March. |
Adopted: For:2,713,189 Against:955,223 |
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1994 HJR 2053(limitation on state revenue collection). | Limited state revenues to prior year’s revenue plus an adjustment for growth. |
Adopted: For:2,182,411 Against:1,489,268 |
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Limited Casino Initiative | Authorized a limited number of gaming casinos in Broward, Dade, Duval, Escambia, Hillsborough, Lee, Orange, Palm Beach, and Pinellas Counties. |
Rejected: For:1,566,451 Against:2,555,492 |
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Multiple Subject Initiative | Expanded the peoples’ right to initiate constitutional changes limiting the power of government to raise revenue by allowing amendments to cover multiple subjects. |
Adopted: For:2,167,305 Against:1,560,635 |
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Marine Net Fishing Initiative | Enacted limitations on marine net fishing in Florida waters. |
Adopted: For:2,876,091 Against:1,135,110 |
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1996 | ||||
(November 5, 1996) | #1 (tax limitation) | Prohibits imposition of new taxes unless approved by 2/3 of voters. | Pending | |
#2 (Constitution Revision Commission) | Removes restrictions on constitution revision commission’s authority to examine matters relating to taxation or budget. | Pending | ||
#3 (Judiciary) | Restructures the JQC, addresses the allowable number of nominations from judicial nominating commissions, sets minimum terms of office for appointed trial judges. | Pending | Represents several recommendations of the 1996 Article V Task Force. |