FL S1702

Proposes to create Section 22 of Article III to establish a legislative initiative process allowing citizens to propose laws by petition without legislative or gubernatorial approval.

Requires initiative petitions to be signed by electors equal to 4 percent of votes cast in at least half of Florida's congressional districts and 4 percent statewide in the previous presidential election.

Prohibits initiatives from changing judicial structure, altering municipal or district boundaries, or addressing subjects requiring extraordinary legislative votes.

Requires a four-fifths legislative majority within one year or three-fifths majority after one year to amend or repeal voter-approved initiative laws.

Mandates the legislature establish procedures by July 1, 2020, and requires ballot statements not exceeding 75 words plus an economic impact statement for all initiative measures.

Amends Article IV, Section 10 to authorize the Attorney General to request Florida Supreme Court review of initiative petition validity before submission to voters.