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2024 Florida Amendment 3
November 5, 2024
Adult Personal Use of Marijuana
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 5,927,237 55.87%
No 4,682,004 44.13%

Florida Amendment 3[1] was a proposed constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution subject to a direct voter referendum on November 5, 2024, that would legalize cannabis for possession, purchase, and recreational use in Florida for adults 21 years or older. The amendment achieved only 55% support among voters in the U.S. state of Florida, failing to reach the 60% majority required to pass.[2]

This bill was largely sponsored by current medical cannabis companies that aim to expand the state's cannabis economy. The amendment does not address home-growing or possession, unless in the container from the approved store.

History

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The initiative was registered with authorities around August 2022 for signature collection and assigned initiative number 22-05. To qualify for the ballot, 891,589 valid signatures were required. By December 1, 2022, it had gotten 53,982 signatures.[3] With 294,037 validated signatures by early 2023, an automatic state supreme court legal review was triggered.[4][5] 635,961 signatures were validated by the Florida Secretary of State as of April 4,[6] and there were 841,130 validated signatures by May 1.[7] Around June 1, the Florida Division of Elections validated 967,528 signatures – enough for the measure to qualify for the 2024 ballot.[8][9] The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling on April 1, 2024 approving the amendment for placement on the November general ballot.[10]

Content

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The ballot summary for the amendment states the following:[11]

Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.

The financial impact statement for the amendment states the following:

The amendment’s financial impact primarily comes from expected sales tax collections. If legal today, sales of non-medical marijuana would be subject to sales tax and would remain so if voters approve this amendment. Based on other states’ experiences, expected retail sales of non-medical marijuana would generate at least $195.6 million annually in state and local sales tax revenues once the retail market is fully operational, although the timing of this occurring is unclear. Under current law, the existing statutory framework for medical marijuana is repealed six months after the effective date of this amendment which affects how this amendment will be implemented. A new regulatory structure for both medical and nonmedical use of marijuana will be needed. Its design cannot be fully known until the legislature acts; however, regulatory costs will probably be offset by regulatory fees. Other potential costs and savings cannot be predicted.

Support and opposition

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Yes
Executive branch officials
U.S. Representatives
State legislators
Sheriffs
Local officials
Individuals
Organizations
Labor unions
No
Statewide officials
U.S. senators
  • Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida (2019–present) (Republican)[40]
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Sheriffs
Local officials
Individuals
Organizations

Polling

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A 60% supermajority vote is required for the amendment to be approved.

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		For[c] Against Undecided
Stetson University[54] October 25 – November 1, 2024 452 (LV) ± 5.0% 64% 36% –
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research October 19–27, 2024 913 (RV) ± 3.2% 60% 34% 6%
Emerson College[A] October 18–20, 2024 860 (LV) ± 3.3% 60% 34% 6%
Cherry Communications (R)[B] October 10–20, 2024 614 (LV) ± 4.3% 57% ? ?
University of North Florida October 7–18, 2024 865 (LV) ± 3.49% 66% 30% 4%
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy October 1–4, 2024 625 (RV) ± 4.0% 58% 35% 7%
Public Policy Polling (D)[C] September 25–26, 2024 808 (RV) ± 3.5% 58% 35% 7%
Victory Insights (R) September 22–25, 2024 600 (LV) ± 4.4% 54% 29% 17%
Public Policy Polling (D)[C] August 21–22, 2024 837 (RV) ± 3.4% 57% 34% 9%
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research August 10–11, 2024 1,055 (RV) ± 3.0% 56% 29% 15%
Suffolk University/USA Today August 7–11, 2024 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 63% 33% 3%
University of North Florida July 24–27, 2024 774 (LV) ± 4.6% 64% 31% 5%
Beacon Research (D)/Shaw & Company Research (R)[D] June 1–4, 2024 1,075 (RV) ± 3% 66% 32% 2%
Cherry Communications (R)[B] April 28 – May 7, 2024 609 (LV) ± 4.0% 58% 37% 5%
Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research April 15–17, 2024 865 (A) ± 3.3% 47% 35% 18%
USA Today/IPSOS April 5–7, 2024 1,014 (A) ± 4.1% 56% 40% 4%
University of North Florida November 6–26, 2023 716 (RV) ± 4.37% 67% 28% 5%

Notes

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  1. ^ Numbered as the 22nd from 2013–2017 & as the 21st from 2017–2023
  2. ^ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  3. ^ 60% approval is required for a Florida constitutional amendment
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by Nexstar Media
  2. ^ a b Poll sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce
  3. ^ a b Poll sponsored by Clean and Prosperous America PAC
  4. ^ Poll sponsored by Fox News

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana - Constitutional Amendment Full Text" (PDF). Florida Division of Elections. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
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  10. ^ Benson, Chris. "Florida high court approves November ballot questions on abortion, adult-use marijuana". UPI – via MSN.
  11. ^ "Initiative Information". dos.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Léonie Chao-Fong (August 31, 2024). "Donald Trump comes out in support of recreational-use marijuana in Florida". The Guardian.
  13. ^ Patricia Mazzei; Michael Gold (August 31, 2024). "Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida". The New York Times.
  14. ^ Taylor, Janelle (August 29, 2024). "Lois Frankel backs Amendment 3, says recreational pot initiative 'will save lives'". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Sexton, Christine (July 31, 2024). "Top Republican Joe Gruters breaks ranks, supports making pot legal for adults". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
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  18. ^ Sexton, Christine (September 4, 2024). "Top Senate Democrat backs recreational pot amendment". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  19. ^ Young, Morris (July 17, 2024). "OPINION Why this sheriff supports Amendment 3". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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  29. ^ Russon, Gabrielle (September 16, 2024). "Of course: Florida Democrats endorse Amendment 3, 4 and reject the rest". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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  31. ^ Taylor, Janelle (September 10, 2024). "Young Republicans support 'individual freedom,' back recreational pot amendment". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
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  37. ^ a b c DeSantis, Casey (October 22, 2024). "Vote NO on Amendment 3! Today in Polk County, @FLSurgeonGen , @PolkCoSheriff , @jonmartinesq and other advocates spoke out with me in opposition to Amendment 3. Watch our conversation here: ⬇️". X. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  38. ^ Booker, Sydney (October 24, 2024). "This morning @CommMannyDiazJr joined @realJennaEllis to talk about the dangerous impacts Amendment 3 would have on Floridians. Watch the full interview here:". X. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  39. ^ Nuñez, Jeanette (October 23, 2024). "First Lady @CaseyDeSantis is spot on. Amendment 3 is nothing more than corporate greed. NO on Amendment 3!". X. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  40. ^ Matat, Stephany (June 8, 2024). "Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death". AP News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  41. ^ Schuler, Christina (October 28, 2024). "Byron Donalds backs Amendment 2, opposes 3 and 4". Florida's Voice. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  42. ^ Dunn, Neal (August 30, 2024). "As a physician, I oppose legalizing recreational marijuana. There's overwhelming medical evidence that marijuana alters brain development and function of kids - and even young adults. Amendment 3 would put Floridians at increased risk of developing serious health conditions and will inevitably lead to more usage among kids. VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 3". X. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  43. ^ Sexton, Christine (August 12, 2024). "Matt Gaetz says he opposes proposed amendment legalizing marijuana for adults". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  44. ^ a b Pushaw, Christina (October 25, 2024). "Florida legislative leaders, Republicans @Sen_Albritton and @Daniel_PerezFL , are both voting NO on Amendment 3. Florida already has safe and legal marijuana for medical patients who can benefit from it, and Amendment 3 would bring more harm than good to our state". X. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  45. ^ Costeines, Michael (November 1, 2024). "Sen. Ileana Garcia urges Floridians to vote 'NO' on Amendment 3". The Floridian. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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  48. ^ Rudman, Joel (September 18, 2024). "I prefer my heroes to be alive. @PaulStanleyLive and @genesimmons don't smoke dope. Kurt Cobain, Scott Weiland, and Jimi Hendrix did. Teach your kids to respect drugs. Vote NO to self medication and addiction. Vote NO to Amendment 3". X. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  49. ^ "Florida Sheriffs Alert: Impaired driving affects more than just you. Marijuana is sending more kids to the E.R., is often tied to domestic abuse, and is causing increased car collisions, fatalities, and insurance rates. Educate your families—protect your kids!". X. October 17, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
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