Supreme Court of Florida
Department of State v. Florida Greyhound Association, Inc.
September 7, 2018253 So. 3d 513
Summary
The Court reversed the circuit court's judgment, vacated the injunction, and directed that Amendment 13 appear on the November 2018 ballot. It held that the amendment's statement recognizing humane treatment of animals as a fundamental value was prefatory, that the measure would not materially alter existing constitutional provisions governing other gaming, and that the ballot title and summary did not mislead voters about the amendment's scope. The Court applied a de novo standard and required clear and conclusive proof before removing a proposed amendment from the ballot.