Yesterday's election saw 6 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in Florida for voters to weigh in on. Constitutional amendments in Florida aren't just a matter of getting a 50.1% decision. Because of a previous amendment we passed, it now requires a 60% vote to approve any new amendments. Therefore, when an amendment passes or fails in Florida, there is no doubt to the public's view.
Yesterday, traditional marriage was affirmed in Florida. By a 62% vote, the electorate approved Amendment 2 making marriage in Florida only valid between a man and a woman.
Also, individual property rights were enhanced. By the required 60% vote, 3 measures affecting the use of property and how they are to be taxed were approved.
Passed - Amendment 3 prohibits a reassessment of a home after any improvements are made to it to strengthen it against wind damage or to add a renewable energy source.
Passed - Amendment 4 encourages more green space and conservation area by eliminating property tax on that land. The details on the qualifying criteria will have to be determined.
Passed - Amendment 6 applies to working marinas, commercial fisheries, land used for public boat launches and similar marine businesses. The property tax can only be based on what the land is currently being used for and not on its “highest and best use” or potential use.
Regardless of your preference for candidates in individual races, Florida fared quite well yesterday.
----
For more information on my coaching services or sales tips visit my website stevehoffacker.com or my blog homesalesinsights.com.
