FL H0429

Creates Section 22 of Article III to authorize Florida citizens to propose legislation by initiative through petitions signed by 8 percent of voters in each congressional district and statewide.

Prohibits initiatives from addressing judicial appointments, court jurisdiction, laws requiring extraordinary legislative votes, or municipal and district boundary changes.

Requires initiative proposals to comply with single-subject and anti-reference rules, exempts them from gubernatorial veto, and allows legislature to amend or repeal only by three-fifths vote in both houses.

Mandates ballot statements not exceeding 75 words describing the chief purpose and economic impact of proposed legislation, with approved initiatives taking effect July 1 following the next legislative session.

Amends Section 10 of Article IV to require the Attorney General to request Florida Supreme Court validation of initiative petitions, with the Court's opinion due by April 1 of the election year.