Politics & Government

Florida Amendment 1: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Whether you head to the polls Nov. 6 to cast your vote or you’re planning on voting early, you can count on having to decipher a very long ballot. In addition to national, state and local candidates, this year’s ballot also includes a number of proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution.

To help speed up the process at the polls, Clearwater Patch has created a guide on each of the amendments. Let’s take a look at Amendment 1 and what a yes vote on it means at the polls.

Amendment 1: Health Care Services

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This proposed amendment would give Florida the ability to opt out of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

A number of organizations have taken a strong stand of opposition against this amendment, including the League of Women Voters of Florida. The concern is this amendment conflicts with federal law and might be declared unconstitutional.

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Supporters of the amendment say it would send a message to Congress that it overstepped its authority by requiring people to purchase health insurance.

What a Yes Vote Means

A vote of yes on this amendment is a show of support for its passage.

For complete wording of the amendment, visit the Florida Division of Elections online.

See Also:

Florida’s Constitutional Amendments: What Yes Votes Mean


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