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NewsFlorida DailyAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough

Judge orders Florida Attorney General to rewrite Property Tax Amendment ballot language

Leon County Circuit Court Judge David Frank has ruled that the ballot language for the proposed Property Tax Amendment (Amendment 3) is legally defective. The Attorney General must submit corrected language to the Florida Department of State within 10 days.

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Why It Matters

The ruling forces a change to the official description voters will see on their ballots, which determines how the public understands the proposed property tax policy before they vote.

Key Facts

  • Judge David Frank ruled the current ballot language for Amendment 3 is 'clearly and conclusively defective'.
  • The Florida Attorney General is required to submit revised language to the Department of State.
  • The deadline for submitting the corrected language is 10 days from the date of the ruling.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSachs Media“Polling firm”organizationFlorida Department of State“The agency receiving the corrected ballot language.”personFentrice Driskell“House Democratic Caucus Leader”personDavid Frank“Leon County Circuit Court Judge who issued the ruling”organizationFlorida Sheriff’s Association“Opponent of the amendment citing funding concerns”personJames Uthmeier“Florida Attorney General ordered to rewrite the language”