A Guide to Florida's 6 Constitutional Amendments for Voting

In addition to voting on candidates, Florida voters also have the opportunity to decide on six constitutional amendments that will appear on your ballot.

Below, we've outlined what each amendment would do, why advocates support the amendment, and why critics oppose it.

Change 1

What it would do: School board elections become partisan

Currently, a candidate for school board in Florida is not required to indicate whether they are a Republican, Democrat or Independent, nor does their party affiliation appear next to their name on the ballot.

If this amendment is adopted, that would change.

From 2026, candidates would have to disclose their party affiliation.

Proponents believe it provides voters with more information. Opponents argue that politics should stay out of education.

Change 2

What it would do: Enshrine a right to hunt/fish in the Florida Constitution

You already have the right to hunt and fish in Florida. But if passed, this amendment would preserve that right in the state Constitution and create a barrier to future challenges to hunting and fishing.

Supporters think this is valuable. Opponents argue that this is unnecessary and could hinder attempts to protect animals from barbaric forms of hunting or fishing.

ABOVE: Explanations of amendments 1, 2, 5 and 6

Change 3

What it would do: Legalize recreational use of marijuana

Medical marijuana use is already legal in Florida. If this change passes, recreational use of marijuana would also become legal.

Under the amendment, people 21 and older would be legally allowed to possess three ounces of marijuana each.

Existing medical marijuana treatment centers would be permitted to sell the marijuana. The state would control the process of licensing other businesses to grow, process and sell marijuana.

Proponents believe marijuana doesn't need to be banned like other substances, but would allow law enforcement to focus on stopping the more deadly drug use and create an additional tax base for Florida.

Opponents argue that legalizing marijuana could create an unpleasant odor in public, reduce quality of life and give unfair advantages to certain businesses.

Change 4

What it would do: Protect abortion rights until “viable.”

Florida currently bans abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy. If passed, this amendment would protect access to abortion until “viable.”

Viability is not defined in the amendment, but most doctors assume it would be around the 23-24 week mark.

This change would bring Florida's abortion policy back in line with federal protections previously provided under Roe v. Wade ruling passed.

Advocates believe Florida lawmakers have gone too far with their six-week abortion ban and that the government should not be involved in these decisions.

Opponents argue that the change is misleading and too vague and that fetal life needs to be protected.

Change 5

What it would do: Include inflation in determining homestead exemptions

Currently, Florida homeowners receive a tax exemption on their primary residence. Currently, this includes a $25,000 property tax exemption.

If this change is adopted, this $25,000 exemption may be adjusted for inflation.

For example, if the consumer price index shows inflation of four percent, the home tax exemption would also increase by four percent (from $25,000 to $26,000).

Proponents argue that the homestead exemption loses value over time if inflation is not taken into account.

Opponents fear the loss of tax revenue could hurt budgets for necessary government services.

Amendment 6

What it would do: Repeal a program that provides public campaign financing to statewide candidates

Currently, candidates for statewide office in Florida (governor, attorney general, chief financial officer, agriculture commissioner) can accept public campaign funds in exchange for agreeing to certain spending limit rules.

If this amendment is adopted, this program would no longer exist.

Supporters believe the money would be better spent on other things. Opponents argue that eliminating the option for public money would make it harder for non-wealthy candidates to run and give more power to wealthy donors.

To become part of the Florida Constitution, these amendments require approval from 60 percent of voters.