March 8, 2006
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General: Tobacco
Case Number(s):
SC05-1897, SC05-2098

Transcript:

Summary:

A citizens initiative that proposes a constitutional amendment for the November ballot is before the court, which will review it to see if it deals with a single subject only and is fairly summarized for voters. The amendment would require the state to dedicate a percentage of the settlement money it receives annually from the tobacco industry to an anti-smoking campaign. The amount would be $57 million the first year. The court will also consider the adequacy of the financial impact statement prepared by state analysts in the legislative and executive branches.