Judge Orders Florida Property Tax Amendment Language Rewritten Before November Ballot
Judge David Frank said the summary used political rhetoric and omitted key details, giving state officials 10 days to rewrite it.
- On Monday, Leon Circuit Judge David Frank ruled Florida's property tax amendment ballot title and summary are "clearly and conclusively defective," ordering Attorney General James Uthmeier to rewrite the language before November.
- Three consolidated lawsuits challenged the amendment, including one led by former state Sen. Jeff Brandes and former U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, along with Fort Lauderdale attorney Jamie Cole representing Save Our Voters From Misleading Ballot Language.
- Judge Frank found the title "Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes" functions as "more akin to a political slogan," and the summary uses political taglines including "ensuring funding for core services" that misrepresent the amendment's effects.
- Attorney General James Uthmeier has 10 days to submit revised ballot language to the Florida Department of State, though it remains unclear whether the state will appeal or comply with the court's order.
- Former state Sen. Jeff Brandes called the ruling "a huge win" for ballot integrity, while state economists warned the amendment could cost local governments $5 billion next year and nearly $12 billion by 2031.
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