Florida’s medical marijuana amendment did not pass yesterday in the election. \u00a0Even though a majority of the voters voted in favor of passing the medical marijuana amendment, receiving 58% of the vote, it fell 2% shy needed to pass. \u00a0In 2006, Florida voters decided all constitutional amendments needed a “super majority” to pass (60% instead of 50%). Ironically, that amendment that now requires a super majority, only passed\u00a0with 57.8% of the vote. \u00a0Whether or not the issue is placed back on the ballot is unknown at this time. \u00a0John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan who spearheaded the campaign had previously stated if the vote was close enough, he would support another amendment in the future. \u00a0Because this was not a presidential election, it tended to have a more conservative voter turnout. \u00a0Being that close to passing and that type of turnout, it is likely we see this amendment on the next (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Florida’s medical marijuana amendment did not pass yesterday in the election. \u00a0Even though a majority of the voters voted in favor of passing the medical marijuana amendment, receiving 58% of the vote, it fell 2% shy needed to pass. \u00a0In…<\/span><\/p>\n