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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Attorney General releases court-ordered rewrite of Amendment 3 ballot language

Attorney General James Uthmeier released new ballot language for Amendment 3 following a court ruling that the previous version was biased and misleading. The rewrite comes 10 days after Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ordered the change.

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Why It Matters

The language used on a ballot summary directly influences how voters understand the measure they are voting on, and this change ensures the description of Amendment 3 complies with a court order regarding neutrality.

Key Facts

  • Attorney General James Uthmeier released a court-ordered rewrite of the Amendment 3 ballot language.
  • The release occurred on Thursday.
  • The rewrite was mandated by Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank.
  • The court order was issued 10 days prior to the release.
  • The original ballot title and summary were ruled to be biased, misleading, and inaccurate by the court.

Who's Mentioned

otherAmendment 3“The ballot measure subject to the language rewrite”personDavid Frank“Leon County Circuit Judge who ordered the rewrite”locationLeon County“Jurisdiction of the court that issued the ruling”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General who released the rewritten ballot language”