Florida TaxWatch Releases 2024 Voter Guide to Florida’s Six Constitutional Amendments Appearing on the November General Election Ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released The Florida Taxpayer’s Voter Guide for the 2024 Constitutional Amendments. In the guide, the taxpayer research institute and government watchdog provides an independent analysis and voting recommendation for the six proposed constitutional amendments that have been placed on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot.
Florida TaxWatch Board Chairman Piyush Patel said, “Florida TaxWatch is extremely proud to present this comprehensive voter resource guide and has provided Floridians the information they need to make informed decisions about constitutional amendments. We believe our recommendations are the right choices for Florida’s families and the business community.”
Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic M. Calabro said, “The Florida Constitution is the supreme and organic law of the state, and therefore, amendments should not be made lightly. They must be carefully and thoughtfully considered, and above all else, clearly define the relationship between government and those that are governed. As the ‘eyes and ears’ of taxpayers, Florida TaxWatch believes that the constitution loses much of its significance as the foundation of government when the process of constitutional amendments is used as a substitute for legislation.”
In analyzing each constitutional amendment, FTW offers explanations of a ‘yes’ vote and a ‘no’ vote, including a summary of the arguments for and against the proposed amendment, a detailed and thorough analysis of the proposed amendment, an overview of the fiscal impact, and a determination of its appropriateness as a constitutional amendment, given the belief that the contents of the Florida Constitution should be limited to matters that are essential or fundamental.
The following is a preview of FTW’s voting recommendations for each amendment:
- Amendment 1: Partisan Election of Members of District School Boards - YES
- Amendment 2: Right to Fish and Hunt - YES
- Amendment 3: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana - NO
- Amendment 4: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion - NO
- Amendment 5: Annual Inflation Adjustment for Homestead Property Tax Exemption Value - YES
- Amendment 6: Repeal of Public Campaign Financing Requirement - NO
To learn more and access FTW’s full guide, which includes a dedicated page for taxpayers to take notes and bring with them when voting, please click here.
About Florida TaxWatch
As an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute for more than forty years and the trusted eyes and ears of Florida taxpayers, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) works to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Its research recommends productivity enhancements and explains the statewide impact of fiscal and economic policies and practices on taxpayers and businesses. FTW is supported by its membership via voluntary, tax-deductible donations and private grants. Donations provide a solid, lasting foundation that has enabled FTW to bring about a more effective, responsive government that is more accountable to, and productive for, the taxpayers it has served since 1979. For more information, please visit www.floridataxwatch.org.