FL H0377

Creates Section 22 of Article III of the Florida Constitution to authorize citizens to propose legislation by initiative through petition signed by 4% of voters in at least half the congressional districts and 4% statewide.

Prohibits initiative proposals for laws affecting judge appointments, court jurisdiction, laws requiring extraordinary legislative votes, and municipal or district boundary changes.

Requires the legislature to amend or repeal voter-approved initiative laws by four-fifths vote within one year of enactment or three-fifths vote thereafter, preventing gubernatorial veto of initiative legislation.

Mandates initiative legislation be submitted to voters at the next general election more than 90 days after petition filing, with ballot statements limited to 75 words describing purpose plus economic impact information.

Requires the Attorney General to request Florida Supreme Court review of initiative petitions for validity, with written opinions due by April 1 of the year the initiative appears on the ballot, and directs the legislature to establish procedures by July 1, 2024.