The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is not the only source of amendments that will be on the Florida Ballot in November 2018. The Florida legislature proposed three-amendments and citizen initiatives added two more.
The summaries are presented below along with links to the full text of each proposal. The title of each proposal is in BOLD. Follow the links provided for more information.
Take a look and be prepared when it comes time to vote;
Increased Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Reference: Article VII, Section 6; Article XII, Section 37
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Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed valuation of homestead property greater than $100,000 and up to $125,000 for all levies other than school district levies. The amendment shall take effect January 1, 2019.
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Track Bill: HJR7105
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/
Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
Limitations on Property Tax Assessments
Reference: Article XII, Section 27
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Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to permanently retain provisions currently in effect, which limit property tax assessment increases on specified non-homestead real property, except for school district taxes, to 10 percent each year. If approved, the amendment removes the scheduled repeal of such provisions in 2019 and shall take effect January 1, 2019.
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Track Bill: CS/HJR 21
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/
Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
Voter Control of Gambling in Florida 15-22
Reference: Add New Section 29 to Article X
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This amendment ensures that Florida voters shall have the exclusive right to decide whether to authorize casino gambling by requiring that in order for casino gambling to be authorized under Florida law, it must be approved by Florida voters pursuant to Article XI, Section 3 of the Florida Constitution. Affects articles X and XI. Defines casino gambling and clarifies that this amendment does not conflict with federal law regarding state/tribal compacts.
Sponsor:
Voters In Charge 2640-A Mitcham Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308-
(407) 608-5916
Voting Restoration Amendment 14-01
Reference: Article VI, Section 4
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This amendment restores the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation. The amendment would not apply to those convicted of murder or sexual offenses, who would continue to be permanently barred from voting unless the Governor and Cabinet vote to restore their voting rights on a case-by-case basis.
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Sponsor:
Floridians for a Fair Democracy, Inc. 3000 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
Suite 503
Clearwater, FL 33759-
(727) 726-8617
Supermajority Vote Required to Impose, Authorize, or Raise State Taxes or Fees
Reference: Article VII, Section 19
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Prohibits the legislature from imposing, authorizing, or raising a state tax or fee except through legislation approved by a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature in a bill containing no other subject. This proposal does not authorize a state tax or fee otherwise prohibited by the Constitution and does not apply to fees or taxes imposed or authorized to be imposed by a county, municipality, school board, or special district.
Related Links:
Track Bill: HJR7001
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/
Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
