Florida constitutional amendments results

Florida Amend. 1 - Citizenship requirement to vote in Florida elections

This amendment provides that only United States citizens who are at least 18 years old, permanent residents of Florida and registered to vote as provided by law shall be qualified to vote in a Florida election.

Florida Amend. 2 - Raising minimum wage

Raises the state’s minimum wage to $10 per hour effective Sept. 30, 2021, and increase it each Sept. 30 thereafter by $1 until the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour on Sept. 30, 2026. From that point forward, future minimum wage increases shall revert to being adjusted annually for inflation.

Florida Amend. 3 - 'All Voters Vote' in primary elections

Would allows all registered voters to vote in primaries for state legislature, governor, and cabinet regardless of political party affiliation. All candidates for an office, including party nominated candidates, appear on the same primary ballot.

Two highest vote-getters advance to general election. If only two candidates qualify, no primary is held and winner is determined in general election. Candidate’s party affiliation may appear on ballot as provided by law. Effective Jan. 1, 2024

Florida Amend. 4 - Voter approval of constitutional amendments

Requires all proposed amendments or revisions to the state constitution to be approved by the voters in two elections, instead of one, in order to take effect. The proposal applies the current 60% threshold for passage in both elections.

Florida Amend. 5 - 'Save Our Homes' portability

An amendment would increase, from two years to three years, the period of time during which accrued Save-Our-Homes benefits may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new homestead.

Florida Amend. 6 - Property tax discount for spouses of deceased veterans

This would amend Section 6 of Article 7 of the Florida Constitution to allow a homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. This would be in effect until the spouse remarries, sells or disposes of the property.