Florida Just Made Citizen Democracy Nearly Impossible
A new law slaps million-dollar hurdles on ballot initiatives, and it’s part of a national conservative strategy.
“You are shutting out our fellow Floridians.” —Rep. Robin Bartleman (D–South Florida)
On April 3, 2025, the Florida House passed House Bill 1205, yet another escalation in the GOP’s war on citizen power. The bill passed 76–31, mostly along party lines. Its new requirements all but ensure that grassroots efforts to amend the state constitution are priced …
