NewsFox 13 News (WTVT)August 14, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Attorney General rewrites Amendment 3 ballot summary after court ruling
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier released a revised ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 after a judge ruled the original language contained misleading political advocacy. If passed by 60% of voters in November, the amendment would increase the homestead exemption to $150,000 by 2027 and $250,000 by 2028, while lowering the assessment cap on non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.
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The outcome of this November vote will determine whether Florida property owners receive significant tax relief and how local governments, including emergency services, will manage potential revenue losses.
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personRon DeSantis“Advocated for property tax relief and noted the rise in property tax collections”personGrady Judd“Criticized the amendment as a 'train wreck' due to potential budget impacts on l”personEdie Ousley“Opposes the amendment, characterizing it as a tax shift rather than relief.”personDavid Frank“Ruled the original ballot language was political advocacy and ordered a rewrite.”personJames Uthmeier“Released the updated draft of the ballot summary following a court order.”