Florida constitutional amendments

State election officials heard suggestions about how to update the process for felons to seek what are known as advisory opinions about their eligibility to vote.

A Leon County circuit judge is requiring a state panel to revise what is known as a "financial impact statement" that will appear on the November ballot.

Plaintiffs have dropped a federal lawsuit challenging how the state carried out a constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to felons who complete their sentences.

The Smart & Safe Florida political committee is behind the ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida for those 21 and up.

The poll of 1,000 Florida registered voters shows 32% are unsure. The proposal requires just over 60% of voter approval to pass.

Three Florida justices contend if voters approve a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution, it likely would not end legal battles.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is lashing out at two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the November ballot. One would broaden access to abortion, and the other would legalize recreational marijuana.

This November, Floridians will be able to vote on abortion rights as well as legalizing recreational marijuana.

Lawyers trying to keep an abortion rights measure off the November ballot told the Florida Supreme Court the amendment is deceptive. Backers of the proposal say the wording and intent are clear.

The outcome of the Wednesday hearing will determine whether voters will have the opportunity to put abortion rights in the Florida Constitution.