The Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee has reported favorably a bill (SJR 232) to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the state constitution to require that any future revisions to the constitution made through a ballot initiative must be approved by at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent of the electors voting on the measure, rather than the current sixty percent

Voters would need to approve such change (under the current 60% threshold) in an election if SJR 232 is ultimately adopted by both Houses (passage would ensure the measure would appear before voters)

If adopted by voters, the amendment under SJR 232 would take effect under the normal timeline for constitutional amendments -- the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January following the election, or on such other date as may be specified in the amendment or revision.

If passed by both houses, SJR 232 would be placed on the ballot at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose:

Given the above, SJR 232 would not impact the proposed Florida electric choice constitutional amendment which supporters are seeking to place on the 2020 ballot. However, if the choice proposal is unsuccessful in 2020 and SJR 232 is adopted, the threshold for a future electric choice initiative would increase.

SJR 232 is now before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A similar House bill has not yet been heard

Separate from the legislative process, A coalition, Keep Our Constitution Clean, is also seeking to place on the November 2020 ballot a similar proposal to increase the threshold for successful constitutional amendments to sixty-six and two-thirds percent. Such proposal is subject to the process for placing amendments on the ballot (such as required signatures, etc.)