Amendment-4

Florida Legislature Enacts "Poll Tax" Requiring Payment of Fines to Undermine Amendment 4

2019-06-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Governor Ron DeSantis signs Senate Bill 7066 into law, requiring people with felony convictions to pay all fines, fees, court costs, and restitution before regaining voting rights—directly undermining the intent of Amendment 4, which Florida voters approved with 65% support just seven months …

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Florida Voters Approve Amendment 4 Restoring Voting Rights to 1.4 Million with Felony Convictions

2018-11-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Florida voters approve Amendment 4 by 64.55%, automatically restoring voting rights to an estimated 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions who have completed their sentences. The constitutional amendment represents the largest expansion of voting rights in the United States since the …

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