The November General Election ballot will include several proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution and the City of Tallahassee Charter. Read below for additional information about these amendments.
Proposed Amendments to Florida's Constitution
Amendment 1
- Ballot Title: Partisan Election of Members of District School Board
- Ballot Summary: Proposing amendments to the State Constitution to require members of a district school board to be elected in a partisan election rather than a nonpartisan election and to specify that the amendment only applies to elections held on or after the November 2026 general election. However, partisan primary elections may occur before the 2026 general election for purposes of nominating political party candidates to that office for placement on the 2026 general election ballot.
- Sponsor: The Florida Legislature - House Joint Resolution 31
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Amendment 2
- Ballot Title: Right to Fish and Hunt
- Ballot Summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife. Specifies that the amendment does not limit the authority granted to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under Section of Article IV of the State Constitution.
- Sponsor: The Florida Legislature - House Joint Resolution 1157
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Amendment 3
- Ballot Title: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana
- Ballot Summary: Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.
- Financial and State Budget Impact Statements: The amendment’s financial impact primarily comes from expected sales tax collections. If legal today, sales of non-medical marijuana would be subject to sales tax and would remain so if voters approve this amendment. Based on other states’ experiences, expected retail sales of non-medical marijuana would generate at least $195.6 million annually in state and local sales tax revenues once the retail market is fully operational, although the timing of this occurring is unclear. Under current law, the existing statutory framework for medical marijuana is repealed six months after the effective date of this amendment which affects how this amendment will be implemented. A new regulatory structure for both medical and nonmedical use of marijuana will be needed. Its design cannot be fully known until the legislature acts; however, regulatory costs will probably be offset by regulatory fees. Other potential costs and savings cannot be predicted. THIS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE A NET POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE BUDGET. THIS IMPACT MAY RESULT IN GENERATING ADDITIONAL REVENUE OR AN INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
- Sponsor: Smart and Safe Florida
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Amendment 4
- Ballot Title: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion
- Ballot Summary: No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.
- Financial and State Budget Impact Statements: The proposed amendment would result in significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year in Florida. The increase in abortions could be even greater if the amendment invalidates laws requiring parental consent before minors undergo abortions and those ensuring only licensed physicians perform abortions. There is also uncertainty about whether the amendment will require the state to subsidize abortions with public funds. Litigation to resolve those and other uncertainties will result in additional costs to the state government and state courts that will negatively impact the state budget. An increase in abortions may negatively affect the growth of state and local revenues over time. Because the fiscal impact of increased abortions on state and local revenues and costs cannot be estimated with precision, the total impact of the proposed amendment is indeterminate. THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THIS AMENDMENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO AMBIGUITIES AND UNCERTAINTIES SURROUNDING THE AMENDMENT’S IMPACT.
- Sponsor: Floridians Protecting Freedom
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Amendment 5
- Ballot Title: Annual Adjustments to the Value of Certain Homestead Exemptions
- Ballot Summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to require an annual adjustment for inflation to the value of current or future homestead exemptions that apply solely to levies other than school district levies and for which every person who has legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, or another person legally or naturally dependent upon the owner is eligible. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2025.
- Sponsor: The Florida Legislature - House Joint Resolution 7017
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Amendment 6
- Ballot Title: Repeal of Public Campaign Financing Requirement
- Ballot Summary: Proposing the repeal of the provision in the State Constitution which requires public financing for campaigns of candidates for elective statewide office who agree to campaign spending limits.
- Sponsor: The Florida Legislature - House Joint Resolution 1114
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Proposed Amendments to the City of Tallahassee Charter
Question 1
- Ballot Title: Charter Amendment Addressing the Salaries of City Commissioners
- Ballot Summary: Shall the Charter of the City of Tallahassee be amended to provide that members of the City Commission be paid an annual salary equal to the annual salary set by state law for members of the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida?
- Sponsor: City of Tallahassee Commission
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Question 2
- Ballot Title: Charter Amendment Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Independent Ethics Board
- Ballot Summary: Shall the Charter of the City of Tallahassee be amended to provide that the Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board has jurisdiction over members of the City Commission when they are serving as board members of outside governmental agencies by reason of their city commission roles?
- Sponsor: City of Tallahassee Commission
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Question 3
- Ballot Title: Charter Amendment to Resolve Two-Candidate Elections at the General Election
- Ballot Summary: Shall the Charter of the City of Tallahassee be amended to provide that if only two candidates, neither of whom is a write-in candidate, qualify for the same seat on the City Commission, the names of those candidates will appear on the general election ballot instead of the primary election ballot?
- Sponsor: City of Tallahassee Commission
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Question 4
- Ballot Title: Charter Amendment to Provide for Periodic Review of the Charter
- ballot summary: Shall the Charter of the City of Tallahassee be amended to require the City Commission to convene a charter review committee and conduct a review of the charter every ten years, beginning in June 2033?
- Sponsor: City of Tallahassee Commission
- Full Text of the proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Question 5
- Ballot Title: Charter Amendment to Define the Role of Inspector General
- Ballot Summary: Shall the Charter of the City of Tallahassee be amended to define the role of the inspector General by charter rather than by ordinance?
- Sponsor: City of Tallahassee Commission
- Full Text of the Proposed Amendment: PDF Link
Questions and Answers
Who Can Vote on These Amendments?
All registered voters can vote for or against each of the proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution.
All registered voters who reside within the city limits of Tallahassee can vote for or against each of the proposed amendments to the City of Tallahassee Charter. Please note that although your address might list Tallahassee as your city or your may receive your utilities through the City of Tallahassee, you may not actually reside within city limits. if you are uncertain, please check your residency using our voter information lookup.
When Can I Vote on These Amendments?
The amendments will appear on the General Election ballot. The General Election is scheduled for November 5, 2024.
Where Can I Learn More About these Proposed Amendments?
As non-partisan election administrators, we cannot answer questions about the effect of an amendment, or reasons to vote for or against it. Instead, we encourage you to do your own research, starting with the "sponsor" and "full text of the amendments" links on this page. The following resources may also be helpful:
How Many Votes Does an Amendment Need to Pass?
Amendments to the Florida Constitution require 60% approval to pass.
Amendments to the City of Tallahassee Charter require majority approval to pass.