• “This November, Floridians have a choice: More individual freedom and money for police and schools, or less freedom than a majority of Americans and money left on the table. Florida’s overburdened police deserve more resources and the ability to focus on violent crime, and the school system deserves every opportunity to thrive. The Free State of Florida is falling short of its promise, but Floridians can change that by voting yes on Amendment 3.” - Morgan Hill, Smart & Safe Florida 
  

• "It’s all about improving access. We came into this with a mission to provide access to high-quality products that are safe and have an appropriate value proposition to give folks control over their – in the original days – medical journey. I don’t think that changes here. I mean, in effect we are at our core about expanding the opportunity for access to safe legal product, which is what this would allow us to continue to do." - Kim Rivers, CEO, Trulieve 
  

• “The Libertarian Party of Florida is pleased to endorse Amendment 3, which marks a significant step forward in the legalization of marijuana. This amendment reflects the growing recognition that individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices regarding cannabis use. By supporting Amendment 3, we affirm our commitment to personal liberty and the right to make decisions free from government interference. However, while Amendment 3 is a commendable advance, it does not go far enough. We must continue to advocate for the right to homegrown cannabis, allowing Floridians to cultivate their own plants for personal use. This would ensure that individuals have the ability to control their own supply and reduce dependence on commercial entities.” - Matthew Johnson, Communications Committee Chair for the Libertarian Party of Florida 
  

• When Amendment 3 passes, adults who choose to consume marijuana will be safer as a result because simple cannabis products, legally purchased won’t contain those dangerous additives. My deputies won’t have to spend our limited resources on arresting or otherwise prosecuting adults for simply possessing or consuming small amounts of marijuana. This will allow us to focus on preventing serious violent crimes or crimes involving deadly drugs like cocaine, fentanyl and meth.” - Morris A. Young, Gadsden County Sheriff 
  

• “ACLU of Florida is proud to join many other organizations to endorse Amendment 3 on the November ballot. Amendment 3 is a significant step forward in respecting the personal freedom of Floridians and is crucial in addressing the disproportionate impact that the criminalization of marijuana possession and use has had on Florida’s Black community and other communities targeted by the criminal legal system. By approving Amendment 3, Florida voters can create a future that is both more equitable and more respectful of the freedom of the people of our state.” - Bacardi L. Jackson, Executive Director, ACLU of Florida

“Those who support Amendment 3 are quick to gloss over the harmful impact it will have on you and your family. The truth is, Amendment 3: 

• Will Cause The Black Market To Explode 

• Makes Pot More Prevalent And Therefore More Readily Accessible For Our Children 

• Has No Time, Place, Or Manner Restrictions 

• Does Not Provide A Plan For How The Money Generated From Marijuana Sales Will Be Allocated 

Amendment 3 will change the face of Florida in a way that we will all regret, as recreational marijuana will be all over the place – just like it is in Colorado and California. The smell will be everywhere because the stores distributing pot will move into our neighborhoods, as the market almost triples in value. Triple the sales, triple the stores, triple the amount of pot available. 

And because the right to possess high amounts will be enshrined in our Constitution, marijuana will not be able to be regulated in a sensible way, threatening the health and safety of all Floridians.” - Vote No on Amendment 3 

• “The weed one is not just to decriminalize, it’s basically a license to have it anywhere you want. No time, place and manner restrictions. This state will start to smell like marijuana in our cities and counties. It will reduce the quality of life. I think Florida voters over the past four or five cycles have developed a skepticism on these amendments generally because they’re always written in ways that are confusing. You don’t necessarily know what the intent’s going to be. So I think there’s a certain segment of voters, they default. Just vote ‘no’ on these things. Because they know that these things cost tens of millions of dollars to get on.” - Governor Ron DeSantis 
  

• “Floridians can expect to see Big Marijuana and its allies in Big Tobacco dump millions of dollars into a ballot initiative that will unquestionably be framed around things like ‘social justice,’ ‘tax revenue,’ ‘rights,’ and even ‘health care.’ The truth is legal marijuana is about none of those things, but rather making money off of products that have been medically proven to be dangerous.” - Kevin Sabet, Smart Approaches to Marijuana 
  

• “There is no doubt based on the experiences of other states, that recreational marijuana will in fact have a negative public safety impact in Florida. Our business is keeping people and communities safe, so we stand in strong opposition to this amendment and to those organizations that think it is ‘no big deal’.” - Charles Vazquez, President Florida Police Chiefs Association 
  

• "Passage of Amendment 3 would create a monopoly for large marijuana dispensaries and permit pot use in public and private areas throughout Florida. That will help no one other than special interests — and it will hurt us all, especially through more dangerous roads, a higher risk of addiction among our youth, and an increase in crime." - Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO, Citadel 
  

Committees formed to SUPPORT the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024):

SMART & SAFE FLORIDA

Selected Contributions TO: Smart & Safe Florida* committee include:

• Trulieve, Inc.
  
• Verano Hodings, Inc.
• Curaleaf, Inc.
• Green Thumb Industries
  
• Ayr Wellness
• Cresco Labs
• INSA

*TO VIEW FINANCIAL REPORTS BY COMMITTEE:

• Click on the link - this will bring you to the Florida SOS Campaign Finance Database
  
• Instructions for using the database can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page titled "About the Campaign Finance Database"

Committees formed to OPPOSE the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024):

VOTE NO ON 3

Selected Contributions TO: Vote No on 3* committee include:

• Kenneth Griffin
• Treasure Florida
• Citizens Alliance for Florida's Economy
• Holly Boswell
• Hancock Whitney Bank
• U.S. Sugar Corporation

FLORIDA FREEDOM FUND

Selected Contributions TO: Florida Freedom Fund* committee include:

• Patricia Duggan
• Floridians for Economic Leadership
• Michael Dearing
• Aubrey Edge
• POB Ventures
• Howard Cox
• Skyway Underwriters
• The Thomas S Monaghan Revocable Living Trust

FLORIDIANS AGAINST RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA

Selected Contributions TO: Floridians Against Recreational Marijuana* committee include:

• The Florida Campaign Finance Database did not return any contribution data for Floridians Against Recreation Marijuana

Comcast donates $50,000 to Florida Freedom Fund, which is working to defeat FL Amendment 4.

Donna Shalala, former head of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services under former President Bill Clinton, urges "No" vote on FL Amendment 3.

Polk County Sheriff Judd speaks on Amendment 3.