FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON THE NOVEMBER 6 BALLOT

The League of Women Voters, Palm Beach

DESCRIPTION: November 6, 2012, is Election Day across the country, and Americans will cast their votes for president, as well as for other officials and issues. Florida ballots will contain 11 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. These proposed amendments will affect Florida residents on both personal and public levels, as they range the gamut from property taxes, to women’s health issues, to the way in which the Supreme Court judges come to the bench. Too often such amendments are written in confusing language, and a very large percentage of Floridians never vote on all of them. The 2012 proposed amendments will likely result in a similar situation: confusion and a resultant lack of voting. This one-time event will provide a detailed discussion of each of the 11 proposed amendments, affording attendees an opportunity to understand exactly what they are voting for or against. A PowerPoint presentation will enhance the discussion, and everyone will receive a handout describing all 11 proposed amendments, further illuminating the content of the lecture.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization formed over 90 years ago. The League does not support any political parties or candidates but does take action and positions on legislation after study and consensus. The League is not for women only and encourages participation in government and educates citizens about public policy issues.