The way Florida Republicans wrote the ballot for the abortion amendment
The proposed amendment would result in significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year in Florida. The increase in abortions could be even greater if the amendment invalidates laws requiring parental consent before minors undergo abortions and those ensuring only licensed physicians perform abortions. There is also uncertainty about whether the amendment will require the state to subsidize abortions with public funds.
Litigation to resolve those and other uncertainties will result in additional costs to the state government and state courts that will negatively impact the state budget. An increase in abortions may negatively affect the growth of state and local revenues over time. Because the fiscal impact of increased abortions on state and local revenues and costs cannot be estimated with precision, the total impact of the proposed amendment is indeterminate.
THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THIS AMENDMENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO AMBIGUITIES AND UNCERTAINTIES SURROUNDING THE AMENDMENT'S IMPACT.
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No. 4 Constitutional Amendment
Article I, New Section
N.° 4 Enmienda Constitucional
Artículo I, Nueva Sección
Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion
No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.The proposed amendment would result in significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year in Florida. The increase in abortions could be even greater if the amendment invalidates laws requiring parental consent before minors undergo abortions and those ensuring only licensed physicians perform abortions. There is also uncertainty about whether the amendment will require the state to subsidize abortions with public funds.
Litigation to resolve those and other uncertainties will result in additional costs to the state government and state courts that will negatively impact the state budget. An increase in abortions may negatively affect the growth of state and local revenues over time. Because the fiscal impact of increased abortions on state and local revenues and costs cannot be estimated with precision, the total impact of the proposed amendment is indeterminate.
THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THIS AMENDMENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO AMBIGUITIES AND UNCERTAINTIES SURROUNDING THE AMENDMENT'S IMPACT.
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What the Amendment Says
- Abortion Rights: The amendment states that no law can stop, punish, delay, or restrict abortions before a fetus is viable (can survive outside the womb) or if the abortion is necessary to protect the patient's health. This decision would be made by the patient's healthcare provider.
- Minor Abortions: The amendment does not change the power of the Legislature to require minors to notify their parents or guardians before having an abortion.
Potential Effects
- Increase in Abortions: If this amendment passes, it could lead to more abortions and fewer live births in Florida.
- Parental Consent and Licensed Physicians: If this amendment invalidates laws requiring parental consent for minors and ensuring only licensed physicians perform abortions, it could lead to even more abortions.
- Public Funding: There is uncertainty about whether the state would have to use public funds to pay for abortions.
Financial and Legal Impacts
- Litigation Costs: There will likely be legal battles to clarify some of these uncertainties, which will cost money for both the state government and state courts. This could negatively impact the state budget.
- Revenue Impact: An increase in abortions might affect how much money the state and local governments make over time. However, it's hard to predict exactly how much of an impact this would have.
- Total Financial Impact: Because there are many unknowns about how this amendment would work in practice, it's impossible to determine its full financial impact.
Summary
In summary:- The amendment aims to protect access to abortion under certain conditions.
- It may lead to more abortions and fewer live births.
- There are uncertainties about parental consent laws and public funding.
- Legal battles will add costs.
- The overall financial effect on state and local revenues is unclear.
Position Based on Stance
Pro-Choice Perspective:
If you are pro-choice, you likely support a woman's right to choose whether or not to have an abortion. This amendment aligns with those values by protecting access to abortion before viability or when necessary for health reasons. Therefore, you would likely say "Yah" to this amendment.Pro-Life Perspective:
If you are pro-life, you likely believe that life begins at conception and oppose abortion. This amendment would increase access to abortion, which goes against your beliefs. Therefore, you would likely say "Nah" to this amendment. In conclusion:- Pro-Choice: Yah
- Pro-Life: Nah
