Beyond Amendment 3: What Florida Lawmakers Slipped Onto Your 2026 Ballot
PALM BAY, FL — While a massive property tax fight dominates headlines, voters face a $12B rainy day fund brawl, a $31M agribusiness tax carveout, and a total citizen petition shutout.
* Key Takeaways:
* The Hidden Ballot: Beyond the headline-grabbing Amendment 3 property tax fight, voters face two legislature-referred constitutional amendments and the total absence of citizen-sponsored ballot initiatives.
* The Fiscal Stakes: Amendment 1 balloons Florida’s Budget Stabilization Fund cap from 10% to 25% (~$12 billion) with mandatory $750 million annual transfers, sparking a public rift between…
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