Florida Billboard Amendment (2008)
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The Florida Billboard Amendment is an initiative effort underway in Florida.
The initiative proposes a new constitutional amendment and is aimed at the November 2008 Florida ballot. However, as of late December 2007, no signatures had been filed, so it is unlikely that it will make the ballot.
Wording for the initiative was filed by Marion B. Hilliard, who is the chairperson of the sponsoring organization, Conserve and Protect Florida's Scenic Beauty.
611,009 valid signatures will be required in order for the initiative to make the ballot.
Objective of the initiative:
Protects trees on public property from being removed or altered to enhance billboard visibility, and allows beautification projects to be installed without being restricted by presence of billboards. Provides local governments with greater home rule authority to require billboard removal. Provides just compensation ceiling for billboard removal except where greater amount required by federal law or federal constitution. Prohibits new billboard construction along any public street or highway. Provides definitions. Effective upon approval by electors.
See also
- Petition drive deadlines in 2008
- Florida signature requirements
- Florida Initiative and Referendum Law
- Florida 2008 ballot measures
- Campaign finance requirements for Florida ballot measures
