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Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix
I would love to have a one-on-one conversation with the genius who decided that the issues of vaping and off-shore drilling could be bundled into one inclusive item.
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The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) voted 33-3 to place Amendment 9, which is composed of two constitutional amendments, on the ballot for the election. The 37-member commission, which meets every 20 years to propose changes to the Florida Constitution, is unique amongst the states. Florida is the only state with a commission empowered to refer constitutional amendments to the ballot. Republicans, including legislative leaders and Gov. Rick Scott, appointed 33 of the commissioners. Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) also served on the commission. Jorge Labarga, chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, appointed the three remaining members.
As Amendment 9 is a package of two constitutional amendments, voters cannot approve one and reject the other. Voting “yes” on the ballot measure is a vote to pass the two constitutional amendments. Voting “no” on the ballot measure is a vote to reject the two constitutional amendments.