Florida: voters pass amendment to require 60% vote on new amendments
The Orlando Sentinel reports: Amending the Florida Constitution has suddenly become a lot harder.
In fact, there is only one other state where it's any tougher, one expert says.
On Tuesday, voters approved Amendment 3, which mandates that future ballot questions gain at least 60 percent support, instead of the simple majority that had been required. ...
Wilson, however, said it's important to note that a 60 percent requirement doesn't apply just to amendments that come from the citizens, but to all amendments, including ones that originate with the state Legislature. The majority of the amendments passed since 1970 have come from the Legislature. -- New 60% rule sets bar high - Orlando Sentinel : State News New 60% rule sets bar high - Orlando Sentinel : State News
Note: This amendment received only 57.8%.