2004 Fall JournalOctober 15, 2004 Message from the Publisher - J. Stanley Marshall
Message from the President - J. Robert McClure, III
Cover Story
Florida's Politicized Constitutional Amendment Process: An Overview - Susan MacManus with the assistance of Brittany Penberthy
Florida's constitutional amendment process is becoming more politicized by the moment.
Articles
Amendment #1: Parental Notification of a Minor's Termination of Pregnancy - Carlos Muniz
The Legislature shall not limit privacy rights guaranteed to minors under the United States Constitution.
Amendment #2: Constitutional Amendments Proposed by Initiative - Mark Wilson
A reasonable "learning curve" for voters regarding upcoming amendments.
Amendment #3: The Medical Liability Claimant's Compensation Amendment - Sandra Mortham
Meaningful medical liability reform will save lives in Florida.
Amendment #4: Authorizes Miami-Dade and Broward County Voters to Approve Slot Machines in Parimutuel Facilities - J. Stanley Marshall
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties may choose to authorize slot machines.
Amendment #5: Florida Minimum Wage Amendment - Doug S. Bailey
Wages to start at $6.15/hour would thereafter be indexed to inflation each year.
Amendment #6: Repeal of High Speed Rail Amendment - Mark Mills
Voters may make a statement about the importance about responsible state spending.
Amendment #7: Patients' Right to Know About Adverse Medical Incidents - J. Robert McClure, III
In any business or profession there will be some dissatisfied consumers, and this amendment requires disclosure of unsatisfactory service but ignores the views of satisfied patients.
Amendment #8: Public Protection From Repeated Malpractice - Christie Raniszewski
Who should decide a medical doctor's fitness to continue in practice?
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