Initiative Petitions
In Florida, it is the people’s right to propose amendments to the Florida Constitution through an initiative petition process. Throughout the year, we verify thousands of initiative petitions signed by Bay County voters. The sponsors of these initiative petitions must obtain a required number of valid signatures for their initiative to be placed on a General Election ballot.
For additional information on Initiative Petitions and Constitutional Amendments, visit the Florida Division of Elections website.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 100.371(11)(b), Bay County’s actual cost of signature verification of an initiative petition is $3.12 per signature.
Signature Verification Report
View the Active Petition Signature Verification Report as of July 1, 2025.
| Petition Name | Petition Serial Number | Total Received | Total Verified | Total Invalid | Total Valid | Total Sent to Secretary of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Coverage to Eligible Low-Income Adults | 18-16 | 78 | 78 | 12 | 66 | 78 |
| Right to Clean Healthy Waters | 24-03 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| Adult Personal Use of Marijuana | 25-01 | 11,366 | 11,366 | 3,211 | 8,155 | 11,366 |