Ballot Language Rewritten Amid Tax Debate | Orlando News

Governor DeSantis’ controversial Amendment Three, aimed at slashing property taxes, faced legal scrutiny after a judge deemed its original ballot title misleading and overly sensational. The Attorney General now offers a stripped-down, factual version: “Increased Homestead Exemption, Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments.” While boosting homeowner exemptions and capping non-residential tax hikes, the amendment leaves K-12 funding untouched — sparking backlash from law enforcement, who say they were excluded from planning. Critics argue it’s not true tax relief but a stealthy shift that could burden renters and businesses. With a 60% approval threshold looming in November, the amendment’s fate hinges on voters’ interpretation — and whether they’ll trust the new, less flashy language. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e47d4d52e3a54b2