In Florida, the people have the right to propose amendments to the Florida Constitution through an initiative petition process. Proposed Hillsborough County and City of Tampa referendums require majority approval from voters to pass.Regardless of how a measure makes it to the ballot, all amendments require a 60 percent voting majority to pass. To determine which of these constitutional amendments or initiatives have made ballot position, check the box for Made Ballot and then press box for "Run Query. Authority to Amend the U.S. Constitution. Article V of the United States Constitution outlines basic procedures for constitutional amendment. Constitution and Laws of Florida. Currently, there are many steps to follow to get an amendment on the ballot. Specific recognition in the Florida Constitution of the Legislature's authority over taxation in the state. AN ACT to RATIFY THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.