- Reference:
- Article X, Section 19
- Summary:
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- Authorizes Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to hold referenda on whether to authorize slot machines in existing, licensed parimutuel facilities (thoroughbred and harness racing, greyhound racing, and jai alai) that have conducted live racing or games in that county during each of the last two calendar years before effective date of this amendment. The Legislature may tax slot machine revenues, and any such taxes must supplement public education funding statewide. Requires implementing legislation.
- Sponsor:
Floridians For a Level Playing Field
Post Office Box 10369
Tallahassee, FL 32302-0000
(305) 649-3000
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Contact: |
Wilbur E. Brewton, Chairperson
Post Office Box 10369
Tallahassee, FL 32302-2369
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- Signatures: **Verified Totals are UNOFFICIAL until the Initiative receives certification and a ballot number.
| Required for review by Attorney General:
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48,869
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| Required to have initiative on the ballot:
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488,722
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| ** Number currently valid:
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526,718
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(View By District by County)
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Status: Passed
| Approval Date: |
05/28/2002 |
| Undue Burden: |
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| Made Review: |
05/02/2003 |
| Attorney General: |
05/06/2003 |
| Sent to Supreme Court: |
05/28/2003 |
| Supreme Court Ruling: |
Constitutional
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| SC Ruling Date: |
05/13/2004 |
| Made Ballot: |
07/23/2004 |
| Ballot Number: |
4 |
| Election
Date: | 11/02/2004 |
| Votes For: |
3,631,261 |
| Votes Against: |
3,512,181 |
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