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Florida Lawmakers Tighten Ballot Rules, Critics Fear Voter Suppression

5/3/2025

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Florida lawmakers have enacted a controversial bill that changes the ballot initiative process, now signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Critics warn it stifles public engagement and prioritizes corporate interests, introducing hefty fines and felony charges for unregistered petition circulators while tightening submission deadlines. Supporters argue it safeguards against fraud, but many view it as a strategy to undermine voter initiatives.

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Florida lawmakers have enacted a controversial bill that changes the ballot initiative process, now signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Critics warn it stifles public engagement and prioritizes corporate interests, introducing hefty fines and felony charges for unregistered petition circulators while tightening submission deadlines. Supporters argue it safeguards against fraud, but many view it as a strategy to undermine voter initiatives.