Amendment 3, initiative seeking to legalize recreational marijuana, ends in defeat

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : The amendment was largely bankrolled by Trulieve, Florida's biggest medical marijuana company, which poured millions of dollars in donations into the initiative and would have been one of the first companies to take advantage of recreational pot.
52% : While the results of Amendment 3 did not clear the 60 percent threshold, we are eager to work with the governor and legislative leaders who agree with us on decriminalizing recreational marijuana for adults, addressing public consumption, continuing our focus on child safety, and expanding access to safe marijuana through home grow.
50% : Amendment 3, the constitutional amendment seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, was defeated Tuesday nightBy a little after 8:15 p.m., the amendment had received about 56% support, a simple majority, but below the 60% needed for passage.
48% : "Shortly afterward, Smart & Safe Florida released a statement saying, "Tonight, a strong majority of Floridians voted in support of legalizing recreational marijuana for adults.
48% : Brendan Doyle, 24, who voted for Trump, said he had a personal connection to Amendment 3.

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