Florida Lawmakers May Fight Back if Voters Pass Marijuana and Abortion Amendments

Voters in Florida might soon have a say on two big issues — legalizing recreational marijuana and protecting abortion rights. But here’s the tricky part: lawmakers in the state might not be too happy if these changes happen. They could try to make the new laws really tough to follow. For instance, if 60% of voters say yes to these amendments in November, lawmakers could try to complicate things with strict new rules. It’s like when you ask your parents for something and they agree, but then they add a bunch of extra chores. The process of getting amendments on the ballot could also change. Right now, you need lots of signatures and Supreme Court approval. But next year, lawmakers might make it even harder. They could raise the vote requirement or add more rules. Some people think lawmakers might do this because they don’t like feeling controlled by voters. They might also be influenced by special interests who don’t want these changes. There are already 19 other amendment ideas waiting, but they probably won’t go anywhere without big money or famous backers. It’s a tough system, but that’s how Florida’s political game works.