2020 FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Below are summaries of each amendment provided by the Democratic Women's Club of Florida, and the positions they have taken on them. 
“SUPPORT” on #2
”OPPOSE” on #1, #3, #4, #5, #6
For amendment updates and in-depth analysis please also visit the League of Women Voters of Florida's website:
https://www.lwvfl.org/amendments-2020/

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Amendment 1: ​

The Florida Constitution states that every U.S. Citizen can vote in federal, state, local, or school elections. This amendment would change the language to ONLY U.S. Citizens.

Source: Citizen Initiative
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OPPOSE: This is an attempt to suppress the legal votes of immigrant citizens.

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Amendment 2:

Increases the state minimum wage to $15 by 2026.

​Source: Citizen Initiative

SUPPORT: This will provide a more livable wage for those who work in the service industry.

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Amendment 3:

Establishes a top-two open primary system for state office primary elections. Changes Florida's primary election to jungle primary where the top two finishers advance to general election.

Source: Citizen Initiative

OPPOSE: This will reduce the electoral power of minorities and voters in gerrymandered districts.

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Amendment 4:

Requires voter-approved constitutional amendments to be approved by voters at a second general election.

​Source: Citizen Initiative

OPPOSE: This will create an extra burden for citizen-initiated amendments by requiring two general election votes for passage.

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Amendment 5:

Increases the period during which a person may transfer "Save Our Homes" benefits to a new homestead property from two to three years..

Source: Florida Legislature

OPPOSE: This will further complicate Florida's tax Structure.

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Amendment 6: ​

Allows a homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.

Source: Florida Legislature

OPPOSE: This will further complicate Florida's tax structure.