Florida bureaucrats land on a deceptive financial impact statement that reads like an ad written by Amendment 4 opponents — highly-politicized and unlawfully inaccurate to mislead voters on Amendment 4

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July 16, 2024

Florida bureaucrats land on a deceptive financial impact statement that reads like an ad written by Amendment 4 opponents — highly-politicized and unlawfully inaccurate to mislead voters on Amendment 4

TALLAHASSEE – The Financial Impact Estimating Conference finally concluded their drafting of a deceptive and politically-motivated financial impact statement that, if they have their way, will appear under Amendment 4 on the ballot. If this Financial Impact Statement is allowed to stand, it would ensure the voters do not have accurate information to make the best decisions when voting this November.

Lauren Brenzel, Campaigns Director for Yes on 4, offered the following statement:

“They’re trying to cause confusion and hide the real issue: Amendment 4 is about ending Florida’s extreme abortion ban which outlaws abortion before many women even realize they are pregnant.”

“There’s only one choice in November- vote YES on Amendment 4 to end Florida’s abortion ban because a NO vote will uphold the status quo – a ban with no real exceptions for rape or the health of the woman.”

“Last year, the Financial Impact Estimating Conference analyzed the impact of the amendment and found that the passage of Amendment 4 would result in cost savings if a near-total abortion ban was in effect. The only difference between now and then is that on May 1st the state enacted the near-total abortion ban. Given this dangerous ban is now a reality in Florida, voters should see this information on their ballots. What should have been an easy administrative fix on outdated language has become a dirty trick to mislead voters.”

“Floridians want government out of their exam rooms because politicians are never more qualified to make personal healthcare decisions than women and their doctors. Florida voters will see through this politically desperate attempt to mislead their vote choice.”

“Our campaign worked hard to ensure that the language of our initiative met constitutional standards and the State should meet those same standards for clarity and accuracy so voters are not misled. Any financial impact statement should be lawfully accurate, unambiguous, straightforward, clear, and transparent.”

“This sham of a process is a reminder to Florida voters that politicians are playing dirty tricks to overcomplicate and politicize a simple administrative fix. The only way to put a stop to the government interference is to vote Yes on 4.”