Overview

• Florida's Supreme Court has approved putting amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana legalization on the November ballot, despite opposition from Governor Ron DeSantis and other lawmakers.
• Supporters of both measures face challenges not just at the polls but also potential legislative and legal hurdles post-election.
• Historical precedents in Florida show that even if amendments pass, lawmakers often enact laws that dilute their effectiveness.
• The abortion amendment could prompt legal debates over fetuses' rights, while the marijuana amendment faces scrutiny over regulatory implementation.
• Financial contributions from cannabis industry leaders like Trulieve suggest significant backing for the marijuana legalization amendment, despite political resistance.