NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsJuly 30, 2026Florida
Judge to decide if Florida property tax ballot language is misleading
A Tallahassee judge is reviewing a lawsuit challenging the ballot title and summary for a proposed Florida constitutional amendment that would lower property taxes. Plaintiffs, including former lawmakers, argue the current language is biased and promotional, while the state maintains it provides a fair description for voters.
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The court's ruling will determine the specific language Florida voters see on their ballots in November, which could influence public perception and the outcome of the 60% approval threshold required for the amendment to pass.
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personJeff Brandes“Plaintiff in the lawsuit and founder of a policy think tank.”personDavid Frank“Presiding judge in the Tallahassee court case.”personAl Lawson“Plaintiff in the lawsuit.”personBen Gibson“Representing the state in the lawsuit.”personJamie Cole“Representing plaintiffs suing the state over ballot language.”organizationSave Our Voters From Misleading Ballot Language“Group suing the state over ballot language.”organizationFlorida Legislature“Created the proposed constitutional amendment during a special session.”