Florida 1948 ballot measures
In 1948, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Florida on November 2.
- 11 were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved eight (72.73%) and rejected three (27.27%).
On the ballot
November 2, 1948
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 10 | Establish that the County Tax Assessor for Pinellas County assesses for all tax districts in the county |
|
85,302 (59%) |
60,405 (41%) |
|
| Amendment 11 | Make the Judge of the Court of Record of Escambia County an elective office with a term of six years |
|
79,036 (53%) |
70,299 (47%) |
|
| Amendment 1 | Establish that all excise taxes upon gasoline or other motor fuel products be used for public highway, street, and airport purposes |
|
73,184 (26%) |
211,248 (74%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Allow for the issuance of bonds for educational purposes |
|
59,210 (25%) |
181,427 (75%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Create the 39th and 40th senatorial districts in Monroe, Washington, and Calhoun Counties |
|
65,729 (35%) |
123,595 (65%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Establish qualifications for members of the legislature and set their compensation and reimbursement |
|
109,778 (57%) |
81,373 (43%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Allow the legislature to submit constitutional changes to the voters via the ballot |
|
87,364 (52%) |
80,776 (48%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Provide for the compensation and duties of retired Justices of the state Supreme Court and Circuit Judges |
|
102,896 (59%) |
70,595 (41%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Establish that the County Tax Assessor for St. Lucie County assesses for all tax districts in the county |
|
87,539 (58%) |
64,617 (42%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Establish that the County Tax Assessor for Broward County assesses for all tax districts in the county |
|
86,519 (58%) |
63,506 (42%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Establish that the County Tax Assessor for Volusia County assesses for all tax districts in the county |
|
84,482 (58%) |
62,257 (42%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Florida
- List of Florida ballot measures
- 1948 ballot measures
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