August 23, 2005

Proposition 77, the Florida variation: "6 words may block overhaul of redistricting"

"A citizen initiative to keep lawmakers out of the process has 81 words. The limit is 75.

A push to strip the Legislature of its power to draw political districts and give it to an independent commission has hit a snag: One of the proposals has too many words.

Under state law, ballot language for citizen initiatives to amend Florida's Constitution can't exceed 75 words.

The petition in question, one of three the Campaign for Fair Elections is trying to get on the November 2006 ballot, has 81 words."

You can read the rest of the article here.

Does an 81 word measure constitute substantial compliance with a 75 word statutory limit?

Posted by Randy Riddle at August 23, 2005 06:50 AM