Gov. DeSantis calls for special session, proposes reform to petition, amendment process

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Gov. DeSantis calls for special session, proposes reform to petition, amendment process
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning announced plans to reform Florida’s petition and amendment process, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

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Read full article: Gov. DeSantis hopes legislature can approve hurricane relief grants to help homeowners rebuild, prepare DeSantis pointed to a recent investigation by the Secretary of State, which he said uncovered widespread fraud in petition signatures for a ballot initiative. DeSantis also called for greater voter clarity, noting concerns over misleading language in ballot summaries, which can confuse voters about an amendment’s true impact.

Eskamani also raised concerns about efforts to restrict citizen participation in the ballot initiative process, stating it shifts power from voters to politicians who “fear accountability.”

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