Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re: Raising Florida's Minimum Wage
The Florida Supreme Court approved the "Raising Florida's Minimum Wage" citizen initiative for the ballot, holding it satisfied the single-subject rule and that the ballot title and summary complied with section 101.161(1). The Court also receded from Advisory Opinion re Referenda Required for Adoption, 963 So. 2d 210 (Fla. 2007), holding that article V, section 3(b)(10) does not confer original jurisdiction on the Court to review financial impact statements because such statements are not part of an initiative petition under the constitution or statutes.
Key facts
- The 'Raising Florida's Minimum Wage' citizen initiative was submitted to the Florida Supreme Court for advisory review regarding compliance with constitutional requirements for ballot initiatives.
- The Court reviewed whether the proposed amendment satisfied the single-subject rule and whether the ballot title and summary complied with statutory requirements under section 101.161(1).
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Why it matters
This decision is a notable jurisdictional departure: the Supreme Court expressly recedes from 2007 precedent and disclaims original jurisdiction over financial impact statements for ballot initiatives, redirecting such… — full analysis with a trial
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