'The great irony': Why Florida amendments fail with majority support
"The legislature doesn't want citizens to go over their head so easily," Ric Keller, a Republican congressman during the 2006 session, said about creating the 60% threshold.
Florida Amendment 3 and Amendment 4 fails to get enough votes to pass
While the nation is anxiously waiting to see who will be the next president, Florida is watching six constitutional amendments.
Florida voters fail to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution
The effort to protect abortion rights faced intense resistance from the start from Republican lawmakers, as well as the DeSantis administration.
Florida's six-week abortion ban to stay in place after voters reject Amendment 4
MIAMI - Florida's six-week abortion ban will remain law after voters rejected Amendment 4, a measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. The amendment failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to pass, garnering only 57% of the vote.
Florida's Amendment 4 didn’t pass, so what’s the nearest state to get an abortion
Amendment 4, Florida's abortion rights ballot initiative, failed to meet the 60% threshold to pass. See the nearest state to get an abortion
Florida, two other states defy trend and vote down abortion rights
It gave anti-abortion advocates their first victories since the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to the procedure in 2022.
Florida voters reject abortion rights amendment
Florida voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: A ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy will remain the law of the land.
Florida voters reject marijuana legalization amendment
Florida voters on Tuesday voted down the proposed constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State, denying the measure the 60% majority threshold needed to pass.
Amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida fails to pass
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Florida lawmakers recall what led to 60% threshold to pass constitutional amendments
While the constitutional amendments on recreational cannabis and abortion rights both received strong support on Election Day ...
Florida voters add 'right to hunt and fish' to state constitution
Florida voters decided overwhelmingly to enshrine the right to hunt and fish into Florida’s constitution. Amendment 2 passed ...
Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's constitution fails
A ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in Florida's constitution failed on Tuesday, NBC News projects, ...
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Supporters of ballot initiatives see possible path in Florida’s next legislative session
“Fifty-seven percent of the vote may not be enough to amend the state constitution,” said Rep ... sure we'll be getting ...
Election 2024: The Florida amendments explained
Floridians will also vote on six amendments, including recreational marijuana and abortion access, as well as funding ...
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Abortion Ballot Results: Florida And Nebraska Reject New Protections, Montana Passes Abortion Rights Amendment
A ballot measure seeking to legalize abortion in Florida narrowly failed Tuesday even as a majority of Floridians supported ...
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Voters approve two new amendments to the state constitution
Florida voters approved two amendments to the state constitution in Tuesday's election, surpassing the 60% majority needed to ...
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Florida voters enshrine the right to fish and hunt in state constitution
Specifies that the amendment does not limit the authority granted to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under ...