What you need to know about the 6 constitutional amendments on Florida's 2024 ballot

The proposal aims to “preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife.”

While the amendment would not infringe on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s authority, critics of Amendment 2 worry that it will hurt the state’s wildlife and encourage people to trespass on private property while they’re hunting.

The current state law already says that Floridians have “the right to hunt, fish and take game,” but proponents of Amendment 2 say that it will further protect residents’ ability to fish and hunt from groups or movements seeking to restrict those activities.

Like Amendment 1, this initiative was placed on the ballot by lawmakers in Tallahassee. It would take effect in January if it passes.

Recreational Marijuana

Amendment 3 would open up the medical marijuana marketplace in Florida by allowing adults older than 21 to purchase and consume cannabis products without a doctor’s recommendation.

The proposal would also remove criminal or civil penalties for adults over 21 who possess and use up to three ounces of cannabis for personal use, and allow marijuana dispensaries and other state licensed entities to “acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute” cannabis products and accessories.

Florida voters created the state’s medical marijuana marketplace with 71% of the vote in 2016. This amendment would open up the market to everyone 21 and up.

Over 1 million Florida voters signed petitions in support of the recreational marijuana initiative led by the group Smart & Safe Florida. But DeSantis and other state officials worry that the language in the amendment would make it difficult for the state to regulate the cannabis industry, which remains illegal under federal law.

If voters support this amendment, it will go into effect six months after the election.

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