2014 Constitutional Amendments on the Florida Ballot
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League of Women Voter's DECISION 2014
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Amendment 1 Democratic Party and League of Women Voters
recommend that you Vote YES! Passed
Water and Land Conservation
Dedicates funds to acquire and restore Florida conservation and recreation lands
Reference: ARTICLE X, SECTION 28
Summary: View Full Text (pdf)
Funds the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to acquire, restore, improve, and manage conservation lands including wetlands and forests; fish and wildlife habitat; lands protecting water resources and drinking water sources, including the Everglades, and the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; beaches and shores; outdoor recreational lands; working farms and ranches; and historic or geologic sites, by dedicating 33 percent of net revenues from the existing excise tax on documents for 20 years.
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Sponsor: Florida's Water and Land Legacy, Inc.
1700 North Monroe Street
Suite 11-286
Tallahassee, FL 32303-
(850) 629-4656
Contact:J. Allison DeFoor II, Chairperson
949 Alachua Ave.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Florida Today: Paula Dockery: Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment 1
Tallahassee Democrat: Julie Hauserman: Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment 1
recommend that you Vote YES! Passed
Water and Land Conservation
Dedicates funds to acquire and restore Florida conservation and recreation lands
Reference: ARTICLE X, SECTION 28
Summary: View Full Text (pdf)
Funds the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to acquire, restore, improve, and manage conservation lands including wetlands and forests; fish and wildlife habitat; lands protecting water resources and drinking water sources, including the Everglades, and the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; beaches and shores; outdoor recreational lands; working farms and ranches; and historic or geologic sites, by dedicating 33 percent of net revenues from the existing excise tax on documents for 20 years.
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Financial Impact
Financial Information
Additional Information
Sponsor: Florida's Water and Land Legacy, Inc.
1700 North Monroe Street
Suite 11-286
Tallahassee, FL 32303-
(850) 629-4656
Contact:J. Allison DeFoor II, Chairperson
949 Alachua Ave.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Florida Today: Paula Dockery: Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment 1
Tallahassee Democrat: Julie Hauserman: Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment 1
Amendment 2 Democratic Party recommends that you Vote YES!
Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions 58% was not enough to pass - 60% needed
Reference: Article X, Section 29
Summary: View Full Text (pdf)
Allows the medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients’medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not authorize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.
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Sponsor: People United for Medical Marijuana
Post Office Box 560296
Orlando, FL 32856-
(850) 845-0561
Contact: John Morgan, Chairperson
20 North Orange Avenue
Suite 1600
Orlando, FL 32801-0000
The Palm Beach Post: Medical marijuana: Questions, answers on what we know so far
Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions 58% was not enough to pass - 60% needed
Reference: Article X, Section 29
Summary: View Full Text (pdf)
Allows the medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients’medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not authorize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.
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Sponsor: People United for Medical Marijuana
Post Office Box 560296
Orlando, FL 32856-
(850) 845-0561
Contact: John Morgan, Chairperson
20 North Orange Avenue
Suite 1600
Orlando, FL 32801-0000
The Palm Beach Post: Medical marijuana: Questions, answers on what we know so far
Amendment 3 Democratic Party and League of Women Voters
recommend that you Vote NO! Defeated
PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN JUDICIAL VACANCIES
Reference:Article V, Sections 10, 11
Summary: View Full Text (pdf)
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution requiring the Governor to prospectively fill vacancies in a judicial office to which election for retention applies resulting from the justice’s or judge’s reaching the mandatory retirement age or failure to qualify for a retention election; and allowing prospective appointments if a justice or judge is not retained at an election. Currently, the Governor may not fill an expected vacancy until the current justice’s or judge’s term expires.
Related Links:
http://www.flsenate.gov/
Track Bill: 1188
Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
Martin Dyckman: Amendment 3 is a cynical bamboozlement and must be defeated
Tampa Bay Times: Times recommends: Vote NO on Amendment 3, packing the Florida Supreme Court
recommend that you Vote NO! Defeated
PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN JUDICIAL VACANCIES
Reference:Article V, Sections 10, 11
Summary: View Full Text (pdf)
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution requiring the Governor to prospectively fill vacancies in a judicial office to which election for retention applies resulting from the justice’s or judge’s reaching the mandatory retirement age or failure to qualify for a retention election; and allowing prospective appointments if a justice or judge is not retained at an election. Currently, the Governor may not fill an expected vacancy until the current justice’s or judge’s term expires.
Related Links:
http://www.flsenate.gov/
Track Bill: 1188
Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
Martin Dyckman: Amendment 3 is a cynical bamboozlement and must be defeated
Tampa Bay Times: Times recommends: Vote NO on Amendment 3, packing the Florida Supreme Court
