NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Attorney General rewrites ballot language for property tax amendment following court order
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted revised ballot title and summary language for Amendment 3 after a Leon County judge ruled the original version was misleading. The rewrite follows a court order requiring the state to change the language, which was previously titled 'Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes.'
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The language used on a ballot can influence voter perception of a measure, and this revision ensures the summary presented to voters aligns with judicial standards for neutrality.
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