Florida Supreme Court Upholds Fiscal Warning on Amendment 4, Impacting State Revenues

Aug 21, 2024, 05:29 PM

The Florida Supreme Court has upheld a decision allowing state economists to inform voters about the potential fiscal impacts of Amendment 4, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would establish a right to abortion up to the point of viability. The court's ruling permits the inclusion of a fiscal impact statement on the ballot, which warns that the amendment could reduce state revenues and potentially require taxpayer funding for elective abortions. This decision follows a lawsuit by the abortion rights group behind the measure, which was rejected by the court. Critics argue that the language of the amendment is vague and could lead to broader implications beyond what is stated.