NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Attorney General rewrites Amendment 3 ballot language following court order
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted revised ballot language for Amendment 3 after a judge ruled the original title functioned as a political slogan. The new language clarifies that the measure would increase homestead exemptions and lower assessment caps on non-homestead properties, with a projected annual revenue impact of up to $12 billion by 2031.
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The revised language provides voters with more specific details on how the proposed property tax changes would affect local government revenue and tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and businesses ahead of the general election.
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Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Stated support for Amendment 3 but is not actively campaigning for it.”personJeff Brandes“Named plaintiff in the legal challenge against the original ballot language.”organizationFlorida Democratic Party“Opposes the amendment due to projected revenue loss.”personDavid Frank“Ordered the rewrite of the ballot language.”personEdie Ausley“Representing the 'Vote No on 3' campaign.”personJames Uthmeier“Submitted the rewritten ballot language for Amendment 3.”