Summary
The Florida Supreme Court reviewed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring referenda before local governments adopt or amend comprehensive land-use plans. The Court held that the amendment satisfied the single-subject requirement and that its ballot title and summary clearly stated the measure's chief purpose without misleading voters, approving placement on the ballot.
Holdings
- The proposed amendment complies with the single-subject requirement of article XI, section 3, of the Florida Constitution.
- The ballot title and summary comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes, because they sufficiently explain the chief purpose of the proposed amendment and do not mislead voters.
Questions Presented
- Whether the proposed constitutional amendment violated the single-subject requirement of article XI, section 3, of the Florida Constitution.
- Whether the ballot title and summary complied with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes, by clearly and unambiguously stating the amendment's chief purpose without misleading voters.
Disposition
approved
Cases Cited (6)
- Advisory Op. to the Att'y Gen. re Referenda Required for Adoption & Amendment of Local Gov't Comprehensive Land Use Plans, 902 So. 2d 763 (Fla. 2005)(followed)
- Advisory Op. to the Att'y Gen. re Repeal of High Speed Rail Amendment, 880 So. 2d 624 (Fla. 2004)(followed)
- Advisory Op. to the Att'y Gen. re Florida's Amendment to Reduce Class Size, 816 So. 2d 580 (Fla. 2002)(followed)
- In re Advisory Op. to the Att'y Gen.—Save Our Everglades, 636 So. 2d 1336 (Fla. 1994)(followed)
- Florida Dep't of Transp. v. Juliano, 801 So. 2d 101 (Fla. 2001)(followed)
- Advisory Op. to the Att'y Gen. re People's Property Rights Amendments, 699 So. 2d 1304 (Fla. 1997)(distinguished)
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