FL H0613

Proposes constitutional amendment creating Section 22 of Article III to authorize citizens to propose legislation by initiative with signatures from 4% of voters in at least half of congressional districts and statewide.

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

Requires initiative legislation to comply with single-subject rule, prevents gubernatorial veto, and mandates legislature establish procedures by July 1, 2020.

Restricts legislative amendment or repeal of voter-approved initiatives to a four-fifths vote within one year of enactment or three-fifths vote thereafter.

Requires Attorney General to request Florida Supreme Court review of initiative petitions, with written opinion due by April 1 of the election year, and mandates ballot statements include 75-word chief purpose summary and economic impact statement.