Florida Constitution ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS
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Florida Constitution – Article XI: Amendments
Article XI establishes the procedures by which the Florida Constitution can be amended.
🔹 Summary of Sections in Article XI:
Section 1 – Proposal by Legislature
The Florida Legislature may propose constitutional amendments or revisions.
Requires a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the membership of each house (House of Representatives and Senate).
Section 2 – Revision Commission
A Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) must be convened every 20 years (starting in 1977).
The 37-member CRC reviews the Constitution and may propose revisions.
CRC proposals go directly to the voters.
Note: The CRC has been criticized and may be repealed in the future, but it is still part of the Constitution as of now.
Section 3 – Initiative by the People
Citizens can propose amendments via initiative petition.
Requires a number of signatures equal to 8% of the votes cast in the most recent presidential election.
The petition must cover only one subject and must be reviewed by the Florida Supreme Court.
Section 4 – Constitutional Convention
The people may call for a constitutional convention by initiative.
Requires signatures totaling 15% of the electors statewide, including in at least half the congressional districts.
Section 5 – Election
All proposed amendments must be submitted to voters at the next general election held more than 90 days after approval.
For passage, the amendment must receive at least 60% of the vote (except for new taxes or fees, which require a two-thirds vote).
Section 6 – Tax and Budget Reform Commission (TBRC)
A TBRC must be convened every 20 years (starting in 2007).
Reviews revenue needs, taxation, and budgetary matters.
May propose constitutional changes directly to the ballot.
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