citizens' initiative

The Quincy-based medical marijuana company contributed the money to a political committee in a new effort to pass a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational pot.

Protesters were at the Capitol just hours before the bill passed.

A bill would change how Floridians place constitutional amendments on the ballot, and it would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to promote or oppose a ballot measure.

Supporters say the measure helps fix a “broken system”, but opponents worry it will have a “chilling effect”, keeping Floridians from engaging with the process.

They spoke in favor of state park and residential utility protections, and protested proposed changes to the citizens' initiative process.

Nearly a dozen bills have been filed ahead of the start of the Florida legislature’s special session. The measures seek to fulfill Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to help President Donald Trump’s administration crack down on illegal immigration, and DeSantis’ efforts to curb citizen-led ballot initiatives.

Florida’s Legislative leaders have officially made the call: the state House and Senate are scheduled to meet in special session at 10:30 a.m. Monday. However it remains unclear whether the governor will get all of the immigration and ballot reform changes he’s calling for at this time.

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is boosting arguments against a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana in Florida.

Voters could be asked to support abortion rights through viability in the 2024 election, but the Floridians Protecting Freedom coalition has to meet tough requirements to get the item on the ballot.

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Florida lawmakers to limit contributions to political committees supporting ballot initiatives, saying it violates the First Amendment.