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All Fact-checks for Florida Amendments

Consumers for Smart Solar

stated on October 19, 2016 in a web ad

"Amendment 1 protects Florida seniors from scams and rip-offs."

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stated on October 11, 2016 in a campaign speech

Says electric utilities "are trying to fool you into amending your state Constitution in a way that gives them the authority to shut down net metering."

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stated on May 16, 2016 in a video

"Amendment 2 will put almost 2,000 pot shops in Florida ... more pot shops than Walmart and Walgreens combined."

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United for Care

stated on November 6, 2014 in a tweet

Amendment 2 on medical marijuana won a higher percentage of the vote than the last six Florida governors, including Jeb Bush’s 2002 landslide.

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Drug Free America

stated on August 20, 2014 in a "Tampa Bay Times" editorial meeting

Under a proposed medical marijuana amendment in Florida, "you don't get refills -- you get it forever."

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stated on February 13, 2014 in a "Florida Face to Face" interview

The medical marijuana ballot initiative "doesn’t require a physician writing a prescription" and can be for conditions like "having a back that needs to be scratched."

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stated on November 16, 2010 in a speech

The Florida Supreme Court has "no express authority in the Florida Constitution" to remove questions from the ballot proposed by the Legislature.

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Protect Your Vote

stated on October 28, 2010 in a TV ad

"Liberal out-of-state special interests are spending millions on 5 and 6 to change the way Florida draws its congressional and legislative districts."

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stated on October 12, 2010 in a chain e-mail

"Many of the companies bankrolling the ad campaign against Amendment 4 are recipients of a congressional bailout, in the form of humongous tax refunds earlier this year."

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Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy

stated on October 17, 2010 in a newspaper ad.

Says PolitiFact says Amendment 4 "will force counties and cities across Florida to raise taxes and fees."

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stated on October 18, 2010 in a website

"There currently are 825,000 student stations sitting empty across Florida in every district and at every grade level."

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stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign mailer

"What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!"

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Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy

stated on January 21, 2010 in the "No on 4!" website

"Amendment 4 will reduce Florida’s economic output by $34 billion annually."

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Florida Hometown Democracy

stated on September 9, 2010 in a web ad supporting Amendment 4.

"For every dollar a county gets in taxes from new development, it costs us 40 to 50 percent more to provide services."

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Fair Districts Florida

stated on June 23, 2010 in on the Fair Districts Florida website

"In the last 6 years, there have been 420 elections for State Senator and State Representative. Only three incumbents have been defeated!"

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Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy

stated on March 15, 2010 in an interview

St. Pete Beach's experiences are a "fair example" of what could happen if Amendment 4 passes.

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Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy

stated on March 10, 2010 in an Internet ad.

Because of a local version of Amendment 4, "the taxpayers of St. Pete Beach have had to pay hundreds of thousands in legal bills."

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Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy

stated on March 10, 2010 in an Internet ad.

St. Pete Beach's local version of Amendment 4 resulted in "seemingly endless lawsuits (that) decimated the city's legal budget and forced the city to raise the property tax rate."

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