FL S0586

Creates Section 22 of Article III to establish legislative initiative power, allowing electors to propose legislation by filing a petition signed by 4 percent of voters in one-half of congressional districts and statewide.

Prohibits initiatives from addressing judicial appointments, jurisdiction, laws requiring extraordinary legislative votes, and boundary changes for municipalities, counties, or districts.

Initiative legislation cannot be vetoed by the governor but requires a four-fifths legislative vote to amend or repeal within one year, or three-fifths vote one year or more after enactment.

Proposed initiatives must appear on the next general election ballot occurring more than 90 days after filing, with a 75-word ballot statement describing the chief purpose and economic impact; approval requires a majority vote.

Requires the legislature to establish procedures for initiatives by July 1, 2023, and amends Article IV to authorize Supreme Court review of initiative petitions proposing legislation.