NewsTampa Bay TimesAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Attorney General Uthmeier criticizes property tax amendment backed by Governor DeSantis
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has publicly questioned the property tax proposal known as Amendment 3, citing a lack of transparency and failure to consult with law enforcement. Under a court order, Uthmeier released a rewritten ballot summary for the measure, which proposes raising the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028.
Read the full story at Tampa Bay TimesWhy It Matters
Voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November, which would increase the for most Floridians to $250,000 by 2028, potentially impacting local government and school district tax revenues.
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Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Authored the initial property tax amendment and is not campaigning for its passa”organizationFlorida Sheriffs Association“Expressed significant concern regarding the potential impact of the property tax”personDonald Trump“Endorsed James Uthmeier for Attorney General.”personByron Donalds“Endorsed for governor by Uthmeier and Blaise Ingoglia.”personBlaise Ingoglia“Endorsed Byron Donalds for governor.”personJames Uthmeier“Released a rewritten ballot summary for Amendment 3 and criticized the proposal'”