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 Part of our Amendment-Palooza episode, the ladies dig into Florida Amendment 2, on the November 2024 ballot, and discuss what the text says, doesn't say, and sheds light on the forces backing this amendment.   Full text: https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/I... Ballot Summary (YES/NO):   Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife. Specifies that the amendment does not limit the authority granted to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under Section 9 of Article IV of the State Constitution.  A YES would make the right to fish and hunt a constitutional right in Florida, a NO would not make them a constitutional right.  Download your We The Locals Amendment Guide today: https://wethelocalspodcast.com/amendm... 

 Part of our Amendment-Palooza episode, the ladies dig into Florida Amendment 3, on the November 2024 ballot, and discuss what the text says, doesn't say, and sheds light on the forces backing this amendment.   Full text: https://initiativepetitions.elections... Ballot Summary (YES/NO):  Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.   The amendment's financial impact primarily comes from expected sales tax collections. If legal today, sales of non-medical marijuana would be subject to sales tax and would remain so if voters approve this amendment. Based on other states' experiences, expected retail sales of non-medical marijuana would generate at least $195.6 million annually in state and local sales tax revenues once the retail market is fully operational, although the timing of this occurring is unclear. Under current law, the existing statutory framework for medical marijuana is repealed six months after the effective date of this amendment which affects how this amendment will be implemented. A new regulatory structure for both medical and nonmedical use of marijuana will be needed. Its design cannot be fully known until the legislature acts; however, regulatory costs will probably be offset by regulatory fees. Other potential costs and savings cannot be predicted. THIS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE A NET POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE BUDGET. THIS IMPACT MAY RESULT IN GENERATING ADDITIONAL REVENUE OR AN INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICES. 

 Part of our Amendment-Palooza episode, the ladies dig into Florida Amendment 5, on the November 2024 ballot, and discuss what the text says, doesn't say, and sheds light on the forces backing this amendment.  Full text: https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/i... Ballot Summary (YES/NO):  Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to require an annual adjustment for inflation to the value of current or future homestead exemptions that apply solely to levies other than school district levies and for which every person who has legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, or another person legally or naturally dependent upon the owner is eligible. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2025.  A YES vote would allow the homestead exemptions to be adjusted for inflation, a NO vote would keep the homestead exemptions the same as current.   Download your We The Locals Amendment Guide today: https://wethelocalspodcast.com/amendm... 

 Part of our Amendment-Palooza episode, the ladies dig into Florida Amendment 6, on the November 2024 ballot, and discuss what the text says, doesn't say, and sheds light on the forces backing this amendment.  Full text: https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/i... Ballot Summary (YES/NO):  Proposing the repeal of the provision in the State Constitution which requires public financing for campaigns of candidates for elective statewide office who agree to campaign spending limits.  A YES vote would repeal the requirement for public financing for campaigns of statewide office candidates who agree to campaign spending limits, a NO vote would keep the law the same.  Download your We The Locals Amendment Guide today: https://wethelocalspodcast.com/amendm... 

 Part of our Amendment-Palooza episode, the ladies dig into the PBC Referendum, on the November 2024 ballot, and discuss what the text says, doesn't say, and gives a little background information on the referendum.  Full Text: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/doma... Ballot Summary (YES/NO): To support educational opportunities for students by upgrading and enhancing safety and security of schools; classroom technology and equipment, school buildings and facilities, and school buses, for Palm Beach County traditional public and charter public schools; shall the School Board levy a one-half cent sales surtax beginning January 1, 2026 and, by law, automatically ending December 31, 2035, with oversight of all funds by an independent committee of citizens and experts?  Download your We The Locals Amendment Guide today: https://wethelocalspodcast.com/amendm... 

 Part of our Amendment-Palooza episode, the ladies dig into Broward County Referendum #2, on the November 2024 ballot, and discuss what the text says, doesn't say, and what its enactment could mean for the School Board of Broward County.  Full Text: https://www.broward.org/Charter/Docum...  Ballot Summary (YES/NO):   Amends the Broward County Charter to allow the Broward County Inspector General to provide inspector general services to The School Board of Broward County and the constitutional officers of Broward County if the applicable entity (The School Board or the constitutional officer) contracts with the Broward County Office of Inspector General and with Broward County regarding such inspector general services.  A YES vote would grant the Broward County Inspector General jurisdiction over the School Board and constitutional officers, if said entities contract with the OIG for such services, a NO vote would keep the School Board under its own investigative jurisdiction.  Download your We The Locals Amendment Guide today: https://wethelocalspodcast.com/amendm...