June 20, 2013
Florida-Amendments-2012
Florida Amendment 1 - Health Insurance Mandates
Main Sponsors: Sen. Mike Haridopolos (R-Merritt Island) and Rep. Scott Plakon (R-Longwood)
Title: Health Care Services
What It Does: Prohibits laws or rules compelling anyone to buy health insurance but...
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 2 - Veterans Tax Relief
About 74,000 veterans would qualify for the tax break.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 3 - Budget--Taxes
More than 20 state legislatures have rejected similar proposals.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 4 - Property Tax Breaks
The tax breaks would cost local governments up to $600 million.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 5 - Judicial Reform
Main Sponsors: Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando); championed by Rep. Dean Cannon (R-Winter Park)
Title: State Courts
What It Does: Main features include Senate confirmation of the governor’s appointed justices, gives...
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 6 - Abortion Restrictions
Changes would clear the way for a parental consent law that has been struck down by the Supreme Court.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 8 - Religious Funding
Religious institutions would be able to receive more public funds.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 9 - Surviving Spouses Tax Relief
The measure would give surviving spouses of veterans or first responders an extra tax break.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 10 - Small Business Tax Break
About 150,000 businesses would benefit from the increased tax exemption.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 11 - Senior Homestead Tax Exemption
The proposal would affect seniors with annual household income under $27,030.
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Published on 9/4/2012
Florida Amendment 12 - Student Representation
Florida State University has been lobbying for a change for years.
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Published on 9/4/2012
