Florida Statute 101.161 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title IX
ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS

Chapter 101
VOTING METHODS AND PROCEDURE

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F.S. 101.161

101.161 Referenda; ballots.—

(1) Whenever a constitutional amendment or other public measure is submitted to the vote of the people, a ballot summary of such amendment or other public measure shall be printed in clear and unambiguous language on the ballot after the list of candidates, followed by the word “yes” and also by the word “no,” and shall be styled in such a manner that a “yes” vote will indicate approval of the proposal and a “no” vote will indicate rejection. The ballot summary of the amendment or other public measure and the ballot title to appear on the ballot shall be embodied in the constitutional revision commission proposal, constitutional convention proposal, taxation and budget reform commission proposal, or enabling resolution or ordinance. The ballot summary of the amendment or other public measure shall be an explanatory statement, not exceeding 75 words in length, of the chief purpose of the measure. In addition, for every constitutional amendment proposed by initiative, the ballot shall include, following the ballot summary, in the following order:

(a) A separate financial impact statement concerning the measure prepared by the Financial Impact Estimating Conference in accordance with s. 100.371(16).

(b) If the financial impact statement projects a net negative impact on the state budget, the following statement in bold print:

THIS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE A NET NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE BUDGET. THIS IMPACT MAY RESULT IN HIGHER TAXES OR A LOSS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A BALANCED STATE BUDGET AS REQUIRED BY THE CONSTITUTION.

(c)1. If the financial impact statement projects a net positive impact on the state budget resulting in whole or in part from additional tax revenue, the following statement in bold print:

THIS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE A NET POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE BUDGET. THIS IMPACT MAY RESULT IN GENERATING ADDITIONAL REVENUE OR AN INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

2. If the financial impact statement projects a net positive impact on the state budget for reasons other than those specified in subparagraph 1., the following statement in bold print:

THIS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE A NET POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE BUDGET. THIS IMPACT MAY RESULT IN LOWER TAXES OR AN INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

(d) If the financial impact statement is indeterminate or the members of the Financial Impact Estimating Conference are unable to agree on the financial impact statement, the following statement in bold print:

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THIS AMENDMENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO AMBIGUITIES AND UNCERTAINTIES SURROUNDING THE AMENDMENT’S IMPACT.

(e) If the financial impact statement was not produced or if the Financial Impact Estimating Conference did not meet to produce the financial impact statement, the following statement in bold print:

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THIS AMENDMENT, IF ANY, HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.

The ballot title shall consist of a caption, not exceeding 15 words in length, by which the measure is commonly referred to or spoken of. This subsection does not apply to constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolution.

(2) The ballot summary and ballot title of a constitutional amendment proposed by initiative shall be prepared by the sponsor and approved by the Secretary of State in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to s. 120.54. The Department of State shall give each proposed constitutional amendment a designating number for convenient reference. This number designation shall appear on the ballot. Designating numbers shall be assigned in the order of filing or certification and in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of State. The Department of State shall furnish the designating number, the ballot title, and, unless otherwise specified in a joint resolution, the ballot summary of each amendment to the supervisor of elections of each county in which such amendment is to be voted on.

(3)(a) Each joint resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment or revision shall include one or more ballot statements set forth in order of priority. Each ballot statement shall consist of a ballot title, by which the measure is commonly referred to or spoken of, not exceeding 15 words in length, and a ballot summary that describes the chief purpose of the amendment or revision in clear and unambiguous language. If a joint resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment or revision contains only one ballot statement, the ballot summary may not exceed 75 words in length. If a joint resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment or revision contains more than one ballot statement, the first ballot summary, in order of priority, may not exceed 75 words in length.

(b) The Department of State shall furnish a designating number pursuant to subsection (2) and the appropriate ballot statement to the supervisor of elections of each county. The ballot statement shall be printed on the ballot after the list of candidates, followed by the word “yes” and also by the word “no,” and shall be styled in such a manner that a “yes” vote will indicate approval of the amendment or revision and a “no” vote will indicate rejection.

(c)1. Any action for a judicial determination that one or more ballot statements embodied in a joint resolution are defective must be commenced by filing a complaint or petition with the appropriate court within 30 days after the joint resolution is filed with the Secretary of State. The complaint or petition shall assert all grounds for challenge to each ballot statement. Any ground not asserted within 30 days after the joint resolution is filed with the Secretary of State is waived.

2. The court, including any appellate court, shall accord an action described in subparagraph 1. priority over other pending cases and render a decision as expeditiously as possible. If the court finds that all ballot statements embodied in a joint resolution are defective and further appeals are declined, abandoned, or exhausted, unless otherwise provided in the joint resolution, the Attorney General shall, within 10 days, prepare and submit to the Department of State a revised ballot title or ballot summary that corrects the deficiencies identified by the court, and the Department of State shall furnish a designating number and the revised ballot title or ballot summary to the supervisor of elections of each county for placement on the ballot. The revised ballot summary may exceed 75 words in length. The court shall retain jurisdiction over challenges to a revised ballot title or ballot summary prepared by the Attorney General, and any challenge to a revised ballot title or ballot summary must be filed within 10 days after a revised ballot title or ballot summary is submitted to the Department of State.

(4)(a) For any general election in which the Secretary of State, for any circuit, or the supervisor of elections, for any county, has certified the ballot position for an initiative to change the method of selection of judges, the ballot for any circuit must contain the statement in paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) and the ballot for any county must contain the statement in paragraph (d) or paragraph (e).

(b) In any circuit where the initiative is to change the selection of circuit court judges to selection by merit selection and retention, the ballot shall state: “Shall the method of selecting circuit court judges in the (number of the circuit) judicial circuit be changed from election by a vote of the people to selection by the judicial nominating commission and appointment by the Governor with subsequent terms determined by a retention vote of the people?” This statement must be followed by the word “yes” and also by the word “no.”

(c) In any circuit where the initiative is to change the selection of circuit court judges to election by the voters, the ballot shall state: “Shall the method of selecting circuit court judges in the (number of the circuit) judicial circuit be changed from selection by the judicial nominating commission and appointment by the Governor with subsequent terms determined by a retention vote of the people to election by a vote of the people?” This statement must be followed by the word “yes” and also by the word “no.”

(d) In any county where the initiative is to change the selection of county court judges to merit selection and retention, the ballot shall state: “Shall the method of selecting county court judges in (name of county) be changed from election by a vote of the people to selection by the judicial nominating commission and appointment by the Governor with subsequent terms determined by a retention vote of the people?” This statement must be followed by the word “yes” and also by the word “no.”

(e) In any county where the initiative is to change the selection of county court judges to election by the voters, the ballot shall state: “Shall the method of selecting county court judges in (name of the county) be changed from selection by the judicial nominating commission and appointment by the Governor with subsequent terms determined by a retention vote of the people to election by a vote of the people?” This statement must be followed by the word “yes” and also by the word “no.”

History.—s. 34, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 218; RGS 262; CGL 318; ss. 1-11, ch. 16180, 1933; s. 1, ch. 16877, 1935; s. 4, ch. 17898, 1937; s. 1, ch. 22626, 1945; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 73-7; s. 13, ch. 77-175; s. 16, ch. 79-365; s. 2, ch. 80-305; s. 32, ch. 84-302; s. 11, ch. 90-203; s. 10, ch. 99-355; s. 1, ch. 2000-361; s. 4, ch. 2001-75; s. 5, ch. 2002-390; s. 5, ch. 2004-33; s. 11, ch. 2005-2; s. 33, ch. 2005-278; s. 29, ch. 2011-40; s. 6, ch. 2013-57; s. 16, ch. 2020-2; s. 4, ch. 2020-15; s. 8, ch. 2025-21.

Note.—Former s. 99.16.

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Amendments to 101.161

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Cases Citing Statute 101.161

Total Results: 158

Armstrong v. Harris

773 So. 2d 7, 2000 WL 1260014

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2000 | Docket: 1291730

Cited 77 times | Published

amendment oftentimes is detailed and lengthy, section 101.161 provides that only a title and brief summary

Askew v. Firestone

421 So. 2d 151

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1982 | Docket: 1373113

Cited 76 times | Published

person failed to make financial disclosure. Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1981), provides for submission

Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc.

685 So. 2d 773, 1996 WL 673822

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 26, 1996 | Docket: 1414934

Cited 65 times | Published

proposed change to our state constitution. See § 101.161, Fla.Stat. (1995). [9] The House summary provides:

Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen.-Limited Political Terms

592 So. 2d 225, 1991 WL 268455

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1991 | Docket: 1429375

Cited 56 times | Published

article XI, section 3, Florida Constitution and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1989).[3]See Grose v. Firestone

Biddulph v. Mortham

89 F.3d 1491, 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 18871, 1996 WL 400009

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 1, 1996 | Docket: 1427135

Cited 48 times | Published

title alone appear on the ballot. Fla.Stat.Ann. § 101.161 (West Supp. 1996). *1494 B. Procedure

Ray v. Mortham

742 So. 2d 1276, 1999 WL 685710

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 2, 1999 | Docket: 1302973

Cited 39 times | Published

compliance with article XI, section 3 and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1997). See art. IV, § 10

Evans v. Firestone

457 So. 2d 1351

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1984 | Docket: 426514

Cited 33 times | Published

the following title and summary, pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1983): CITIZEN'S RIGHTS

Advisory Opinion Re Term Limits Pledge

718 So. 2d 798, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 505, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 1893, 1998 WL 682524

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 1998 | Docket: 466471

Cited 29 times | Published

amendment are misleading, in violation of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1997). See Advisory Opinion

In Re Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen.

636 So. 2d 1336, 1994 WL 202534

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1994 | Docket: 1361398

Cited 27 times | Published

this wise or fair. III. TITLE AND SUMMARY Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993), lists the requirements

Smith v. Coalition to Reduce Class Size

827 So. 2d 959, 2002 WL 31051569

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 2002 | Docket: 1726413

Cited 26 times | Published

for failure to adhere to the requirements of section 101.161. See, e.g., Advisory Opinion to the Attorney

Advisory Opinion to Attorney General

818 So. 2d 491, 2002 WL 992066

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 16, 2002 | Docket: 1652765

Cited 24 times | Published

summary violate the clarity requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2000).[4] We do not address

Florida Dept. of State v. Slough

992 So. 2d 142, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 639, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 1625, 2008 WL 4191801

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 2008 | Docket: 1723712

Cited 23 times | Published

purposes of the amendment in violation of section 101.161, *145 Florida Statutes (2007). Slough requested

Carroll v. Firestone

497 So. 2d 1204, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 538

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 1986 | Docket: 1238989

Cited 21 times | Published

the proposed amendment does not contravene section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1985). The First District

Smathers v. Smith

338 So. 2d 825

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1976 | Docket: 1511764

Cited 19 times | Published

which would appear on the ballot violates Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1975); and that the amendment

Adv. Op. to Atty. Gen. Re Ltd. Casinos

644 So. 2d 71

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1994 | Docket: 1249102

Cited 17 times | Published

section 10 of the Florida Constitution and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993), the Attorney General

Weber v. Smathers

338 So. 2d 819

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1976 | Docket: 364314

Cited 17 times | Published

appellant contends the appellee violated Section 101.161, Florida Statutes, when he approved the wording

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Standards for Establishing Legislative District Boundaries

2 So. 3d 175, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 64, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 135, 2009 WL 196401

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 2009 | Docket: 1644272

Cited 15 times | Published

the ballot titles and summaries comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2008). I. THE PROPOSED

Advisory Op. to Atty. Gen. Re Med. Incid.

880 So. 2d 617

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 1689289

Cited 15 times | Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1999). See Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen. Re Tax

644 So. 2d 486

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 4, 1994 | Docket: 1248234

Cited 15 times | Published

Ballot Summary comply with Florida Statutes Section 101.161. Alan C. Sundberg, Gary L. Sasso, F. Townsend

Wadhams v. BOARD OF COUNTY COM'RS OF SARASOTA CTY.

567 So. 2d 414, 15 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 421, 1990 Fla. LEXIS 1001, 1990 WL 127336

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 30, 1990 | Docket: 1721301

Cited 15 times | Published

summary of the proposed changes as required by section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1984). The trial

Advisory Opinion Re Nonpartisa Com'n

926 So. 2d 1218

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2006 | Docket: 467057

Cited 13 times | Published

section 3 of the Florida Constitution[1] and section 101.161 of the Florida Statutes[2] and should not be

In Re Advisory Opin. to Atty. Gen. English

520 So. 2d 11, 1988 WL 9839

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1988 | Docket: 405433

Cited 13 times | Published

the proposed ballot title and substance with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1987). § 16.061. Fla. Stat

Advisory Opinion Re Marriage Protection

926 So. 2d 1229, 2006 WL 721779

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2006 | Docket: 466954

Cited 12 times | Published

and summary are within the requirements of section 101.161 of the Florida Statutes (2005). In addition

Cook v. City of Jacksonville

823 So. 2d 86, 2002 WL 1042295

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 23, 2002 | Docket: 458640

Cited 12 times | Published

and that the ballot language did not violate section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995). The trial court further

Alachua County v. Scharps

855 So. 2d 195, 2003 WL 22103776

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2003 | Docket: 1505608

Cited 11 times | Published

are adversely affected by the exemption in section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2000), can make the argument

Palm Beach County v. Hudspeth

540 So. 2d 147, 1989 WL 20707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1989 | Docket: 1688873

Cited 11 times | Published

established by the Florida Election Code, section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1987), which provides

Advisory Opin. to Atty. Gen. Re Tax Exemp.

880 So. 2d 646, 2004 WL 1574226

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 1294929

Cited 10 times | Published

and summary comply with the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2003). Families for Lower

Advisory Op. to Atty. Gen. Re Comp. Amend.

880 So. 2d 675

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 1689296

Cited 10 times | Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1999). In order for the

Charter Review Com'n of Orange County v. Scott

647 So. 2d 835, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 662, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 1973, 1994 WL 708403

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 1994 | Docket: 437660

Cited 10 times | Published

adequately advise voters of the proposal's purpose. Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1991), provides in part:

In Re Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen.

632 So. 2d 1018, 1994 WL 60863

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1994 | Docket: 462773

Cited 10 times | Published

section 3 of the Florida Constitution and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993).[1] Article XI, section

Smith v. American Airlines, Inc.

606 So. 2d 618, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 617, 1992 Fla. LEXIS 1798, 1992 WL 277301

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1992 | Docket: 590060

Cited 10 times | Published

summary for Proposition 7, as required by section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1991). The summary provides

Grose v. Firestone

422 So. 2d 303

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 1, 1982 | Docket: 1739921

Cited 10 times | Published

voters notice of the effect of this amendment. Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1981), which sets out the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions

181 So. 3d 471, 2015 WL 9258263

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 2015 | Docket: 60252586

Cited 9 times | Published

that the ballot title and summary comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2015). Finally, we conclude

Florida Education Ass'n v. Florida Department of State

48 So. 3d 694, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 565, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1636, 2010 WL 3911323

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2010 | Docket: 2398847

Cited 8 times | Published

summary complies with the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2009). Both sides submitted

Browning v. Florida Hometown Democracy, Inc.

29 So. 3d 1053, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 120, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 217, 2010 WL 546768

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 2010 | Docket: 1185383

Cited 8 times | Published

requirements of article XI, sections 3 and 5, see § 101.161(2), Fla. Stat. (2007); § 100.371, Fla. Stat. (2006)

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re 1.35% Property Tax Cap, Unless Voter Approved

2 So. 3d 968, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 102, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 145, 2009 WL 217983

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 30, 2009 | Docket: 1643826

Cited 8 times | Published

summary is misleading and does not comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2007), and should not

Kobrin v. Leahy

528 So. 2d 392, 1988 WL 18574

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1988 | Docket: 1717416

Cited 8 times | Published

1982), and contrary to the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1987), that a ballot

Roberts v. Brown

43 So. 3d 673, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 467, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1452, 2010 WL 3398795

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2010 | Docket: 60295464

Cited 7 times | Published

the ballot title and summary requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes. However, because this Court’s

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Florida Growth Management Initiative Giving Citizens the Right to Decide Local Growth Management Plan Changes

2 So. 3d 118, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 966, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 2391, 2008 WL 5245678

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 2008 | Docket: 1138710

Cited 7 times | Published

Court, but it is also required by statute. Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2008), provides in relevant

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

703 So. 2d 446, 1997 WL 719476

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 1997 | Docket: 1349334

Cited 7 times | Published

section 3 of the Florida Constitution and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995). Article XI, section

Miami Heat Ltd. Partnership v. Leahy

682 So. 2d 198, 1996 WL 607973

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 24, 1996 | Docket: 2555724

Cited 7 times | Published

section 7.01 of the Home Rule Charter and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995). See, e.g., Kobrin

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Water & Land Conservation

123 So. 3d 47

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 2013 | Docket: 60235099

Cited 6 times | Published

Constitution; the ballot title and summary comply with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2012); and the financial

In re Senate Joint Resolution of Legislative Apportionment 2-B

89 So. 3d 872, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 319, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 834, 2012 WL 1476065

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2012 | Docket: 60308843

Cited 6 times | Published

was misleading and thus did not comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes. See id. at 502 (citing

Advisory Opin. Re Extending Sales Tax

953 So. 2d 471

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 2007 | Docket: 89773

Cited 6 times | Published

summary violate the clarity requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2006). In addressing

In Re Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen.

581 So. 2d 586

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 1991 | Docket: 407736

Cited 6 times | Published

proposed ballot title and substance comply with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1989). The proposed ballot

Florida House of Representatives v. League of Women Voters of Florida

118 So. 3d 198, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 565, 2013 WL 3466819, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 1427

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2013 | Docket: 60233126

Cited 5 times | Published

ballot titles and summaries complied with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2008). 43 So.3d at 675-76

Ford v. Browning

992 So. 2d 132, 2008 WL 4191154

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 2008 | Docket: 1723789

Cited 5 times | Published

election ballot because of its misleading title. Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2007), which governs

Let Miami Beach Decide v. City of Miami Beach

120 So. 3d 1282, 2013 WL 5289012, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 14971

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 2013 | Docket: 60233916

Cited 4 times | Published

communicates their true effect as required by section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2013). The apparent purpose

Floridians Against Exp. Gambling v. Flpf

945 So. 2d 553

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 2006 | Docket: 1400923

Cited 4 times | Published

18-21. The accuracy requirement, codified as section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1997), provided the fulcrum

Advisory Opin. to Atty. Gen. Re Malpractice

880 So. 2d 667, 2004 WL 1574024

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 1294933

Cited 4 times | Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2003). Advisory Op. to

Sancho v. Smith

830 So. 2d 856, 2002 WL 31059217

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2002 | Docket: 471480

Cited 4 times | Published

the court system, the Legislature amended section 101.161(1), the statute governing ballot summaries

CHARTER REVIEW COM'N v. Scott

627 So. 2d 520, 1993 WL 383011

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 1993 | Docket: 1752976

Cited 4 times | Published

than form; it went to the very heart of what section 101.161(1) seeks to preclude. Moreover, it is untenable

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions

132 So. 3d 786, 2014 WL 289984

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 2014 | Docket: 401476

Cited 3 times | Published

single-subject requirement and the requirement of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2013). See Advisory Op

Florida Carry, Inc. v. University of North Florida

133 So. 3d 966, 2013 WL 6480789, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 19600

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 2013 | Docket: 60238981

Cited 3 times | Published

summary review in the supreme court pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes, and article V, section 3(b)(10)

City of Miami v. Staats

919 So. 2d 485, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 17664, 2005 WL 2991048

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2005 | Docket: 1678585

Cited 3 times | Published

statement... of the chief purpose of the measure." § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (2004). The purpose of this requirement

Shulmister v. City of Pompano Beach

798 So. 2d 799, 2001 WL 1266347

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 24, 2001 | Docket: 1238555

Cited 3 times | Published

provide a ballot summary in compliance with section 101.161(1). Appellant, as chairman of the Mayor-at-Large

Kainen v. Harris

769 So. 2d 1029, 2000 WL 1459712

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 2000 | Docket: 1739221

Cited 3 times | Published

review, we find the ballot language provided by section 101.161(3)(c) and (e), Florida Statutes (1999), as

In Re Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen.

520 So. 2d 284, 1988 WL 15102

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 1988 | Docket: 1709286

Cited 3 times | Published

ballot title and substance for compliance with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1987). See In Re: Advisory

Department of State, etc. v. Florida Greyhound Association, Inc., etc.

253 So. 3d 513

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2018 | Docket: 7823889

Cited 2 times | Published

length, of the chief purpose of the measure. § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (2018) ; see also

Telli v. Broward County

94 So. 3d 504, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 342, 2012 WL 1623041, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 933

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 10, 2012 | Docket: 60310906

Cited 2 times | Published

and that the ballot language did not violate section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995). Id. The trial court

City of Riviera Beach v. Riviera Beach Citizens Task Force

87 So. 3d 18, 2012 WL 1108509, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 5166

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 2012 | Docket: 60307955

Cited 2 times | Published

question was placed on the ballot in violation of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes, which requires the council

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Standards for Establishing Legislative District Boundaries

2 So. 3d 161, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 62, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 130, 2009 WL 196406

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 2009 | Docket: 1137443

Cited 2 times | Published

conclusion is supported by the applicable statutes. Section 101.161 requires that ballot titles and summaries “be

City of Hialeah v. Delgado

963 So. 2d 754, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 10016, 2007 WL 1827633

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2007 | Docket: 1697291

Cited 2 times | Published

and unambiguous language on the ballot. . . ." § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (2006).[1] The trial court found

Seminole County v. City of Winter Springs

935 So. 2d 521, 2006 WL 1459775

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 2006 | Docket: 1671163

Cited 2 times | Published

amendments fairly and in sufficient detail. See § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (2005) (requiring all public measures

In Re Advisory Opinion to Atty. Gen.

819 So. 2d 725, 2002 WL 1025974

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 23, 2002 | Docket: 1750077

Cited 2 times | Published

amendment in plain and unequivocal language. Section 101.161 of the Florida Statutes governs the requirements

Maxwell v. Lee County

714 So. 2d 1043, 1998 WL 299359

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1998 | Docket: 1513807

Cited 2 times | Published

primary attack grows out of the provisions of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1995), which provides

Abramowitz v. Glasser

656 So. 2d 1332, 1995 WL 353438

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1995 | Docket: 1283537

Cited 2 times | Published

grounds, and the other based on a violation of section 101.161, Fla. Stat. (1984), which provides in pertinent

Department of State, etc. v. Lee Hollander and SC18-1367 Department of State, etc. v. Amy Knowles

256 So. 3d 1300

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 2018 | Docket: 8081307

Cited 1 times | Published

part of it." Id. § 2 (c). Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2018), provides the following

Kenneth J. Detzner, etc. v. League of Women Voters of Florida

256 So. 3d 803

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 2018 | Docket: 8030092

Cited 1 times | Published

Article XI, Section 5, Florida Constitution, and Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes. On August 20, 2018

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Limits or Prevents Barriers to Local Solar Electricity Supply

177 So. 3d 235, 2015 WL 6387952

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 2015 | Docket: 60251164

Cited 1 times | Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2014). That statute provides

Matheson v. Miami-Dade County

187 So. 3d 221, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 7998, 2015 WL 3390177

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 2015 | Docket: 2659839

Cited 1 times | Published

public to' make an informed decision under section 101.161 of the 'Florida Statutes (2012), I would reverse

O'CONNELL v. Martin County

84 So. 3d 463, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 5571, 2012 WL 1192160

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 2012 | Docket: 2413622

Cited 1 times | Published

EXEMPTION," does not comply with the mandate of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes, requiring a ballot title

Preserve Palm Beach Political Action Committee v. Town of Palm Beach

50 So. 3d 1176, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 19112, 2010 WL 5093247

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2010 | Docket: 2398846

Cited 1 times | Published

amendment was clear and unambiguous as required by section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes. The parties agreed below

ELECTED COUNTY MAYOR POLITICAL COMMITTEE, INC. v. Shirk

989 So. 2d 1267, 2008 WL 4181135

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2008 | Docket: 1665066

Cited 1 times | Published

Ballot Summary was misleading in violation of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2008),[6] because it

Feldman v. City of North Miami

973 So. 2d 647, 2008 WL 239078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 30, 2008 | Docket: 508111

Cited 1 times | Published

invalid because the ballot summary violated section 101.161 of the Florida Statutes.[1] We agree that the

Florida Hometown Democracy, Inc. v. Cobb

953 So. 2d 666, 2007 WL 935084

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2007 | Docket: 1332570

Cited 1 times | Published

language met the minimum requirements set out in section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2004); (2) whether the

Volusia Alliance v. Volusia Builders

887 So. 2d 430, 2004 WL 2633924

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 2004 | Docket: 466478

Cited 1 times | Published

to the Volusia County Charter comports with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2004). Among the requirements

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

816 So. 2d 580, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 367, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 828, 2002 WL 717323

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 2002 | Docket: 64815190

Cited 1 times | Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2001). See Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General ex rel. Amendment to Bar Government from Treating People Differently Based on Race in Public Education

778 So. 2d 888, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 546, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 1460

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 2000 | Docket: 64803904

Cited 1 times | Published

summary comport with the accuracy requirement in section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1999). During this pre-election

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Prohibiting Public Funding of Political Candidates' Campaigns

693 So. 2d 972, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 267, 1997 Fla. LEXIS 673, 1997 WL 251273

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 15, 1997 | Docket: 64773757

Cited 1 times | Published

“printed in clear and unambiguous language.” § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (1995). As we have previously expressed

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

699 So. 2d 1304, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 271, 1997 Fla. LEXIS 674

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 15, 1997 | Docket: 64776054

Cited 1 times | Published

and summary are misleading, in violation of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1995). Concerning the

People Against Tax Rev. Mismanagement, Inc. v. Leon Cty. Canvassing Bd.

573 So. 2d 31, 1990 WL 223866

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1990 | Docket: 478779

Cited 1 times | Published

wording of the referendum ballot, violated section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1987), in that the ballot

City of Boca Raton v. PALM BEACH CTY.

546 So. 2d 116, 1989 WL 75760

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 1989 | Docket: 1730906

Cited 1 times | Published

purpose *117 of the measure as required by section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1987), and that it was misleading

Metropolitan Dade County v. Lehtinen

528 So. 2d 394, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 612, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 910, 1988 WL 18575

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1988 | Docket: 1367674

Cited 1 times | Published

clearly, does not satisfy the requirement of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1987), that the "substance

Wadhams v. BOARD OF COUNTY COM'RS

501 So. 2d 120, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 361

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 1987 | Docket: 538283

Cited 1 times | Published

summary of the proposed changes as required by section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1984), which states:

Floridians Protecting Freedom, Inc. v. Kathleen C. Passidomo

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 2024 | Docket: 69063219

Published

Conference in accordance with s. 100.371(13).” § 101.161(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2023).1 The Estimating Conference

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re: Limiting Government Interference with Abortion

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 2024 | Docket: 68397158

Published

compliance with article X, section 3 and section 101.161 is governed by the following principles:

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 2024 | Docket: 68397159

Published

summary satisfy the [clarity] requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes.” Advisory Op. to Att’y

FLORIDA REALTORS AND FLORIDA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. vs ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BILL COWLES, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2022 | Docket: 68035079

Published

ballot language satisfies the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes. See Fla. Educ. Ass’n v

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Regulate Marijuana in a Manner Similar to Alcohol to Establish Age, Licensing, and Other Restrictions

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 2021 | Docket: 59992790

Published

summary comply with the clarity requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2020). The Attorney

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Adult Use of Marijuana

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 2021 | Docket: 59864609

Published

summary comply with the clarity requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2020). After we directed

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Adult Use of Marijuana

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 2021 | Docket: 59844636

Published

summary comply with the clarity requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2020). After we directed

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Prohibits Possession of Defined Assault Weapons

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 4, 2020 | Docket: 17222042

Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (201[9]).” Advisory Op

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2020 | Docket: 17009719

Published

and summary comply with the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2019). Accordingly, we

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 19, 2020 | Docket: 16991273

Published

and summary comply with the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2019). Accordingly, we

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Voter Approval of Constitutional Amendments

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2020 | Docket: 16867369

Published

substantive and technical requirements in section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2019). After we invited

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in Florida Elections

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 16, 2020 | Docket: 16761643

Published

amendment comply with the clarity requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2019). We invited briefing

SIDNEY F. DINERSTEIN v. SUSAN BUCHER, SUPV. OF ELECTIONS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 2020 | Docket: 16695553

Published

summary for Ballot Question No. 2 violated section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2009). He asked the trial

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Raising Florida's Minimum Wage

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 2020 | Docket: 16761649

Published

substantive and technical requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2018).1 In addition

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Right to Competitive Energy Market for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities Allowing Energy Choice

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 2020 | Docket: 16761647

Published

summary satisfy the clarity requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes.” In re Advisory Op. to

Jose Oliva, in his official capacity as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Bill Galvano, in his official capacity as President of the Florida Senate v. Florida Wildlife Federation, Inc., Florida Defenders of the Environment, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 2019 | Docket: 16168747

Published

the Supreme Court considered, as required by section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2012), whether the ballot

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Evidence Code

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 23, 2019 | Docket: 15665581

Published

implementing the initiative right. See, e.g., § 101.161, Fla. Stat. (2018). For example, “[w]henever a

Kenneth J. Detzner, etc. v. Harry Lee Anstead

256 So. 3d 820

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 2018 | Docket: 8053755

Published

proposed amendments on the ballot. See § 101.161(2), Fla. Stat. (2018) (directing the Secretary

County of Volusia, etc. v. Kenneth J. Detzner, etc.

253 So. 3d 507

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2018 | Docket: 7823890

Published

manner consistent with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2018). Section 101.161(1) requires that a

Joseph Andrews, Connie Benham v. The City of Jacksonville, etc.

250 So. 3d 172

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 2018 | Docket: 7190142

Published

chief purpose of the measure.” § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. In construing § 101.161, the “[Florida Supreme Court]

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: VOTER CONTROL OF GAMBLING in Florida. Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida (FIS)

215 So. 3d 1209

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 2017 | Docket: 4922811

Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (201[6]).” Advisory Op

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: VOTING RESTORATION AMENDMENT. Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Voting Restoration Amendment (FIS)

215 So. 3d 1202

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 2017 | Docket: 4922812

Published

summary satisfy the clarity requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes. Advisory Op. to Att’y

ADVISORY OPINION TO the ATTORNEY GENERAL Re RIGHTS OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY CHOICE. Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice (FIS)

188 So. 3d 822

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2016 | Docket: 3049660

Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2015). And third, this

& SC15-2002 Advisory Opinion to The Attorney General Re: Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions & Advisory Opinion to The Attorney General Re: Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions (FIS)

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 2015 | Docket: 3022133

Published

that the ballot title and summary comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2015). Finally, we conclude

& SC15-890 Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Limits or Prevents Barriers to Local Solar Electricity Supply & Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Limits or Prevents Barriers to Local Solar Electricity Supply (FIS)

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 2015 | Docket: 2991651

Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2014). That statute provides

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions (Financial Impact Statement)

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 2014 | Docket: 401480

Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2013). See Advisory

Florida Department of State v. Florida State Conference of Naacp Branches

43 So. 3d 662, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 475, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1449, 2010 WL 3398805

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2010 | Docket: 60295463

Published

constitution and is consistent with federal law. Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2009), provides that whenever

Florida Department of State v. Mangat

43 So. 3d 642, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 463, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1451, 2010 WL 3398820

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2010 | Docket: 60295461

Published

Legislature complies with the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2009), and the various

Roberts v. Doyle

43 So. 3d 654, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 473, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1450, 2010 WL 3398811

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2010 | Docket: 60295462

Published

require no less. Armstrong, 773 So.2d at 21. Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2009), is a "codification

Citizens for Term Limits & Accountability, Inc. v. Lyons

995 So. 2d 1051, 2008 WL 4901370

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2008 | Docket: 1684788

Published

v. Slough, 992 So.2d 142, 147 (Fla.2008). Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2008), requires a "ballot

Miami-Dade County v. Village of Pinecrest

994 So. 2d 456, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 16969, 2008 WL 4756654

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 2008 | Docket: 64856739

Published

fails the ballot accuracy requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2007).1 On de novo review

Brumm v. Village of Biscayne Park

976 So. 2d 622, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 2449, 2008 WL 441325

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2008 | Docket: 64854084

Published

PER CURIAM. Affirmed. See § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (2005); Advisory Op. to Att’y Gen. re Ltd. Casinos

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Referenda Required for Adoption

963 So. 2d 210, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 482, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 1225, 2007 WL 2002593

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2007 | Docket: 64851846

Published

and sets forth the appropriate procedure. Section 101.161(1) also provides guidance, demonstrating that

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Prohibiting State Spending for Experimentation that Involves the Destruction of a Live Human Embryo

959 So. 2d 210, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 288, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 956, 2007 WL 1556636

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2007 | Docket: 64851243

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1999). Advisory Op. to the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

959 So. 2d 195, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 285, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 960, 2007 WL 1556733

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2007 | Docket: 64851239

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant" to section 101.161, Florida Statutes. Advisory Op. to the Att’y

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Referenda Required for Adoption & Amendment of Local Government Comprehensive Land Use Plans

938 So. 2d 501, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 402, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 1336, 2006 WL 1699568

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2006 | Docket: 64847041

Published

that the ballot title and summary comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2005). Accordingly, we

Citizens for Ref. v. Citizens for Open Gov.

931 So. 2d 977, 2006 WL 1479788

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2006 | Docket: 1522315

Published

ballot summary violated the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2005), and that the petition

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re: Independent Nonpartisan Commission to Apportion Legislative & Congressional Districts Which Replaces Apportionment By Legislature

926 So. 2d 1218, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 173, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 484

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2006 | Docket: 64844178

Published

section 3 of the Florida Constitution1 and section 101.161 of the Florida Statutes2 and should not be

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re: Protect People, Especially Youth, From Addiction, Disease, & Other Health Hazards of Using Tobacco

926 So. 2d 1186, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 166, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 443, 2006 WL 644872

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2006 | Docket: 64844177

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1999). In order for the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Referenda Required for Adoption & Amendment of Local Government Comprehensive Land Use Plans

902 So. 2d 763, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 164, 2005 Fla. LEXIS 491, 2005 WL 610430

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 2005 | Docket: 64838462

Published

that the ballot summary fails to comply with section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2004). Accordingly, the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Physician Shall Charge the Same Fee for the Same Health Care Service to Every Patient

880 So. 2d 659, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 402, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1002, 2004 WL 1574109

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832262

Published

summary are clear and unambiguous pursuant to section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1999). This Court’s review

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re the Medical Liability Claimant's Compensation Amendment

880 So. 2d 675, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 395, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1008

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832263

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1999). In order for the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Repeal of High Speed Rail Amendment

880 So. 2d 624, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 393, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1006, 2004 WL 1574241

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832258

Published

and summary comply with the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2003). See Art. IV, § 10

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Fairness Initiative Requiring Legislative Determination that Sales Tax Exemptions & Exclusions Serve a Public Purpose

880 So. 2d 630, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 410, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1005, 2004 WL 1574248

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832260

Published

section 3, *631Florida Constitution, and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2003).1 I. PROCEEDINGS TO

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Florida Minimum Wage Amendment

880 So. 2d 636, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 387, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1004, 2004 WL 1574232

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832261

Published

and summary comply with the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2003). Floridians for All

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Florida Minimum Wage Amendment

880 So. 2d 636, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 387, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1004, 2004 WL 1574232

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832261

Published

and summary comply with the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2003). Floridians for All

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Patients' Right to Know About Adverse Medical Incidents

880 So. 2d 617, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 399, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1001

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2004 | Docket: 64832257

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1999). See Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Authorizes Miami-Dade & Broward County Voters to Approve Slot Machines in Parimutuel Facilities

880 So. 2d 522, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 233, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 667, 2004 WL 1064930

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 13, 2004 | Docket: 64832253

Published

title and summary satisfy the requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2003). Advisory Op. to

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Aug 20, 2003 | Docket: 3257700

Published

District, was misleading to voters and violated section 101.161(1), especially in light of simultaneously conducted

Florida Ass'n of Realtors, Inc. v. Smith

825 So. 2d 532, 2002 WL 31059227

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2002 | Docket: 1312051

Published

section 5 of the Florida Constitution and section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes, we reverse the order

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

824 So. 2d 161, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 663, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1480, 2002 WL 1476298

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2002 | Docket: 64817029

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161, Florida Statutes (2001). See Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion to Attorney General re Protect People from the Health Hazards of Second-Hand Smoke

814 So. 2d 415, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 266, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 536, 2002 WL 464479

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2002 | Docket: 64814485

Published

clear and unambiguous language pursuant to section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (2001), and whether the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

813 So. 2d 98, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 243, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 433, 2002 WL 390016

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 2002 | Docket: 64814101

Published

the ballot title and summary requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995).” Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Limiting Cruel & Inhumane Confinement of Pigs During Pregnancy

815 So. 2d 597, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 71, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 29, 2002 WL 58560

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 2002 | Docket: 64814834

Published

measure is commonly referred to or spoken of. § 101.161(1), Fla. Stat. (2001). Thus, the statute requires

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Florida Transportation Initiative for Statewide High Speed Monorail, Fixed Guideway or Magnetic Levitation System

769 So. 2d 367, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 739, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 1973, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S 739

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 2000 | Docket: 64801037

Published

summary are clear and unambiguous pursuant to section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1999). See Advisory Opinion

Harris v. Moore

752 So. 2d 1241, 2000 WL 257186

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 2000 | Docket: 1682303

Published

manager) in favor of another (strong mayor). Section 101.161, Florida Statutes, as follows, governs the

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Right of Citizens to Choose Health Care Providers

705 So. 2d 563, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 40, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 10, 1998 WL 19243

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 1998 | Docket: 64778712

Published

Florida Constitution and the requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995), that the ballot title

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

705 So. 2d 1351, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 20, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 2

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 8, 1998 | Docket: 64779012

Published

the ballot title and summary requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995). SINGLE SUBJECT REQUIREMENT

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

681 So. 2d 1124, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 394, 1996 Fla. LEXIS 1630

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1996 | Docket: 64768531

Published

the ballot titles and summaries comply with section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1995). Consequently, we

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Tax Limitation

673 So. 2d 864, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 199, 1996 Fla. LEXIS 773, 1996 WL 233149

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1996 | Docket: 64764705

Published

section 3, of the Florida Constitution, and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993).1 ' We find that it

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re Tax Limitation

673 So. 2d 864, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 199, 1996 Fla. LEXIS 773, 1996 WL 233149

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1996 | Docket: 64764705

Published

section 3, of the Florida Constitution, and section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993).1 ' We find that it

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Stop Early Release of Prisoners

661 So. 2d 1204, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 543, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 1747

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1995 | Docket: 64759578

Published

the ballot title and summary requirements of section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993). Advisory Opinion

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Florida Locally Approved Gaming

656 So. 2d 1259, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 262, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 952, 1995 WL 337976

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1995 | Docket: 64757470

Published

“printed in clear and unambiguous language,” section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1993);3 and (2) whether

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Casino Authorization, Taxation & Regulation

656 So. 2d 466, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 258, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 953

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1995 | Docket: 64757217

Published

“printed in clear and unambiguous language,” section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1993); and (2) whether

Evans v. Bell

651 So. 2d 162, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 1636, 1995 WL 66281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1995 | Docket: 64754612

Published

the mandatory ballot summary requirements in section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1993). Therefore, we

Evans v. Bell

651 So. 2d 162, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 1636, 1995 WL 66281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1995 | Docket: 64754612

Published

the mandatory ballot summary requirements in section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1993). Therefore, we

League of Women Voters of Florida, Inc. v. Smith

644 So. 2d 486, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 493, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 1492

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 4, 1994 | Docket: 64751775

Published

must be stricken from the ballot. I disagree. Section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1993), provides in relevant

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Funding for Criminal Justice

639 So. 2d 972, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 381, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 1028, 1994 WL 363979

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 1994 | Docket: 64749670

Published

constitution. BALLOT TITLE AND SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS Section 101.161, Florida Statutes (1993), sets forth the requirements

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General

642 So. 2d 724, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 368, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 1011

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 1994 | Docket: 64750866

Published

and cannot exceed seventy-five words in length. § 101.161, Fla.Stat. The ballot summary “need not explain

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General-Ltd. Marine Net Fishing

620 So. 2d 997, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 344, 1993 Fla. LEXIS 1020, 1993 WL 209157

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1993 | Docket: 64697431

Published

the ballot title and summary requirements of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1991). The proposed ballot

County of Orange v. Webster

546 So. 2d 1033, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 285, 1989 Fla. LEXIS 558, 1989 WL 65500

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1989 | Docket: 64643894

Published

was full compliance with the requirements of section 101.161(1) concerning the form of the ballot and section

Falk v. City of Miami Beach

538 So. 2d 956, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 513, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 784, 1989 WL 13079

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 1989 | Docket: 64640637

Published

1982) and does not satisfy the requirement of section 101.161(1), Florida Statutes (1987), that the “substance

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Mar 2, 1978 | Docket: 3255414

Published

it reflects the substance of the amendment. Section 101.161, F. S.; AGO 076-189. Presumably the Legislature