Government

95. Duplication of Regulations

To avoid duplication and keep our farmers and ranchers competitive, we oppose redundant local, state or federal laws and regulations. Furthermore, we support continued attempts to amend existing laws and regulations to reduce undue and unnecessary duplication. (OVERSIGHT)

96. Economic Impact

We encourage state and local government to consider the economic impacts before initiating new programs, rules and ordinances. (OVERSIGHT)

97. Elections by Single Member Districts

When changes to elected, governing, or taxing bodies are considered, we support the concept of elections by single member districts at all levels. (OVERSIGHT)

98. Elections Process

We support amending the Constitution of the State of Florida to require run-off elections in all instances where a candidate does not receive a majority of votes cast in an election. (OVERSIGHT)

99. State Constitution

Florida Farm Bureau shall oppose all proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution unless a majority of the State Board of Directors votes to support or remain neutral on a specific amendment.

We support a revision that would limit the opportunity to amend the constitution through voter referendum.

We support changes in the current ballot initiative process of amending the Florida Constitution to make the process more deliberative.

As an example, but not limited to, we urge defeat of Constitutional amendment proposals which would:

a. Require referenda for adoption and amendment of local government comprehensive land use plans;

b. Require legislative determination that sales tax exemptions and exclusions serve a public purpose; and

c. Mandates animal husbandry practices. (OVERSIGHT)

100. Unfunded Mandates

Farm Bureau supports legislation that will require all laws that contain mandates be funded with an adequate appropriation to cover all costs of implementation. Unfunded mandates create a financial hardship for governmental bodies, which are forced to pass these expenses on to taxpayers and property owners.

We consider a mandate unfunded, unless the regulatory agency provides the funding for implementation. (OVERSIGHT)