In the 51 years I’ve lived in Tallahassee, I have learned two lessons: “Hang on to your wallet when the legislature is in session” and “Beware of constitutional amendments initiated by the legislature”.
Case in point for the second lesson is Amendment 6, which will appear on the November ballot. The legislature wants to end Florida’s 26-year successful experience with a program that helps provide ballot access to unwealthy candidates, and those who don’t have the backing of well-heeled lobbyists and special economic interests. If you believe money in politics is a problem, then you will vote a resounding “no” on Amendment 6.
This is the second time the Florida Legislature has attempted to overturn Florida’s constitutional amendment that promotes campaign finance reform for candidates for statewide office. The first was in 2010, when the revocation failed to obtain the necessary 60% of votes to repeal the amendment to Florida’s constitution, which voters overwhelmingly approved in 1998.