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2026 Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot

Below are links to various reference materials about the three Constitutional Amendments on the 2026 Ballot
  • LWV FL Analysis of the Amendments on 2026 General Election Ballot

  • Amendment 3: Property Tax Ballot Language Summary & County Fiscal Impacts by Florida Policy Institute

      FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32
    Anna Maria −$96,645 −$137,906 −$148,544 −$164,778 −$189,908
    Bradenton −$5,235,892 −$8,644,754 −$9,668,367 −$10,814,119 −$12,040,687
    Bradenton Beach −$64,953 −$113,271 −$128,461 −$146,899 −$170,210
    Holmes Beach −$247,178 −$459,393 −$498,915 −$547,810 −$610,818
    Palmetto −$1,398,488 −$2,443,075 −$2,720,746 −$3,028,455 −$3,356,457
    Impact on Manatee County on a Recurring Basis -$212,300,000

  • Save Our Services – No on 3 is a local advocacy group opposing Amendment 3 because they believe it would reduce funding for essential public services and harm community programs

  • Vote No on 3 – 
  • 1000 Friends of Florida, a nonprofit smart‑growth advocacy organization that works to protect natural lands and promote sustainable, well‑planned communities opposes Amendment 3

  • Florida Tax Watch, Florida Property Tax Resource Center
  • Save Our Voters from Misleading Ballot Language is a group that is party to a lawsuit that argues that Amendment 3 ballot wording would confuse voters and undermine informed decision‑making

  • Seeking Rents podcast about Amendment Impact (go to approximately 14:45 for the topic of the property tax amendment)

  • Revenue Estimating Conference

  • State police union opposes Amendment 3 tax cut, warning of ‘uncertain fiscal consequence

  • Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about Amendment 3

  • DeSantis won’t formally campaign for property tax amendment – ‘The reason is what the Legislature did wasn’t my proposal,’ the governor says in a press conference in Tampa.
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