Randolph Bracy

Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, compared conditions in the industry to having “Stage 4 cancer and failing” but that the proposals were like treating “Stage 1 cancer.”

The Senate could vote Wednesday to approve the plan, which could reduce the number of seats held by Black Democrats.

Activists are set to rally outside the Capitol to oppose the plan, which some Black Democrats are calling a “racist tactic.”

Advocates says the citizens initiative process is an important way to ensure Floridians voices are heard and works as a check on the legislature.