Florida

November 6, 2012 – General Election

TABOR Revenue Cap Amendment
The measure would limit Florida’s ability to raise funds for public services by capping state revenues at their current level. Any future increase would be tied to population growth and inflation.
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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Anti-Choice Amendment
The measure would prohibit public funds from being spent on abortions and healthcare plans that include abortion coverage. It would also eliminate Florida’s strong constitutional right to privacy as it pertains to women’s healthcare choices.
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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Healthcare Repeal Amendment
The measure is an attempt to repeal parts of the federal healthcare law, although it will not have any effect due to the preemption of federal law.
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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State Supreme Court Reform Amendment
The measure would give the legislature more oversight of the State Supreme Court. The new powers include Senate confirmations of appointees, expanded power to reject the court’s procedural rules and access to investigations of judges.  
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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Property Tax Cut Amendment
The measure would reduce property taxes on homesteads, commercial properties and second homes at an estimated cost of $990.9 million by FY 2015-16.
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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Repeal Constitutional Ban On Funding Religious Groups 
The measure would repeal a constitutional ban on using public money to fund churches and other religious organizations.
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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Veteran's Property Tax Discount Amendment
The measure would extend the existing property tax discount for veterans who became disabled as the result of a combat injury to veterans who were not Florida residents when they entered the military.
Legislatively-referred constitutional amendment
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For additional information please check with the Florida Secretary State: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/