NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida judge orders Attorney General to rewrite Amendment 3 ballot language
A circuit court judge has directed Attorney General James Uthmeier to revise the ballot title and summary for Amendment 3. The court ruled that the current phrasing, "Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes," functions as a political slogan rather than a neutral description, violating state law.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The ruling requires the state to change how a proposed constitutional amendment is presented to voters, ensuring the language used on the ballot meets legal standards for neutrality.
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Who's Mentioned
personDavid Frank“Circuit court judge who issued the ruling.”personJackson Peel“Representative of 'Save our Services No on Amendment 3'.”personFentrice Driskell“Opponent of the amendment.”organizationFlorida Policy Institute“Opponent of the amendment.”personJames Uthmeier“Ordered to rewrite the ballot language.”personRon DeSantis“Administration drafted the initial ballot language.”personCord Byrd“Named in the lawsuit.”personJeff Brandes“Named plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the ballot language.”