FL H0609

Creates Section 22 of Article III to authorize citizens to propose legislation by initiative through petitions signed by electors equal to 8 percent of votes cast in each congressional district and statewide in the previous presidential election.

Prohibits initiative proposals from addressing judge numbers or assignment, court jurisdiction, laws requiring extraordinary legislative votes, or boundary changes for municipalities, counties, or districts.

Requires initiative legislation to comply with single-subject and anti-reference amendment rules, prevents governor veto, and mandates a three-fifths legislative vote to amend or repeal voter-approved initiatives.

Mandates ballot statements not exceeding 75 words describing the chief purpose and economic impact of proposed legislation, with submission to voters at the next general election held more than 90 days after petition filing.

Directs the Attorney General to request Florida Supreme Court review of initiative petitions for validity by April 1 of the year the initiative is submitted to voters, with the legislature required to establish procedures by July 1, 2017.