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Amendments on the ballot must be approved by 60% of voters to pass. The constitutional amendment was filed in the Florida State Legislature as House Joint Resolution 129 (HJR 129) on January 9, 2023. The House of Representatives voted 74-35 to pass HJR 129 on April 28, 2023.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, April 19, the Florida House State Affairs Committee advanced House Joint Resolution 129, which would raise the threshold to pass constitutional amendments from 60% to 66.67% of the vote, making it more difficult for Florida voters to amend the state constitution.
May 16, 2023 · The political committee Smart & Safe Florida is sponsoring the proposed constitutional amendment and has far exceeded the 222,881 petition signatures needed to trigger a crucial Supreme Court review.
Mar 29, 2021 · Florida today requires a 60% vote to amend the constitution. A bill raising the threshold for amending Florida’s Constitution cleared the House Public Integrity and Elections Committee Monday....
