NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida revises Amendment 3 ballot language following court order
Florida officials have released a court-ordered, neutral rewrite of the Amendment 3 ballot summary, replacing previous language that a judge deemed a political slogan. The new text clarifies that the measure would increase homestead exemptions for non-school taxes to $150,000 by 2027 and $250,000 by 2028, while lowering the assessment growth cap for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.
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Voters will now see a revised description of Amendment 3 on their ballots that details specific tax exemption timelines and property assessment caps, rather than the previously challenged language.
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Who's Mentioned
personDavid Frank“Ruled the original ballot language was biased and inaccurate.”personJackson Peel“Opponent of the amendment.”organizationFlorida Policy Institute“Provided analysis on the amendment's impact.”organizationTampa Bay Times“First reported the revised language.”organizationSave Our Services–No on 3“Opposing organization.”personJames Uthmeier“Published the court-ordered revised ballot language.”personRon DeSantis“Proponent of the amendment.”personSadaf Knight“Commented on the revised language.”personJeff Brandes“Plaintiff in the legal challenge against the original language.”