FL S1794

Increases the signature threshold for initiative petitions from 10% to 25% of required electors statewide, and from one-fourth to one-half of congressional districts, before the Secretary of State must transmit petitions to the Attorney General for review

Shortens petition signature validity period from 2 years to expiration on February 1 of even-numbered years, and extends supervisor verification time from 30 to 60 days while requiring sponsors to pay actual verification costs rather than a fixed fee

Requires the Attorney General to request that Supreme Court advisory opinions address whether proposed constitutional amendments are facially invalid under the United States Constitution

Mandates specific bold-print ballot language warning voters about the financial impact of initiative amendments, including statements about potential tax increases, service cuts, or indeterminate fiscal effects based on Financial Impact Estimating Conference findings

Allows citizens to challenge petition circulator registrations in circuit court and removes the requirement for the Financial Impact Estimating Conference to estimate economic impact on the state and local economy