NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Hillsborough CountyAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough
Judge orders rewrite of Florida property tax ballot measure language
A judge has ordered a rewrite of the ballot language for a proposed Florida property tax amendment to improve transparency. The ruling follows a legal challenge led by former state Senator Jeff Brandes, who sought clearer descriptions for voters.
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The ruling changes how the proposed property tax amendment will be described to voters on the ballot, potentially impacting how residents understand the measure's financial implications.
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Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Proposed an alternative version of the tax measure.”personJeff Brandes“Challenged the original ballot language for lack of transparency.”personGrady Judd“Publicly opposed Amendment 3, citing a lack of financial analysis.”organizationSave Our Services – No on 3“Opposes Amendment 3.”personCord Byrd“Declined to comment on pending litigation.”personJames Uthmeier“Stated his office is reviewing the court order to rewrite ballot language.”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the property tax measure is being proposed.”personJackson Peel“Issued a statement supporting the court's ruling.”