Florida TaxWatch has released The Florida Taxpayer\u2019s Voter Guide for the 2026 Constitutional Amendment, coming out as a \u201cyes\u201d on Amendments 1 and 2 and a \u2018No\u2019 on Amendment 3, the amendment touted as property tax relief.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the guide, the taxpayer research institute and government watchdog provides an independent analysis and voting recommendation for the three proposed constitutional amendments that have been placed on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot by the Florida Legislature\u201d a release from the nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute.<\/p>\n
\u201cFloridians deserve the facts before making decisions shaping the future of our state,\u201d said Florida TaxWatch Board Chairman David Casey in a prepared statement. \u201cFlorida TaxWatch created this Voter Guide \u2014 providing clear, independent, and nonpartisan information regarding each of the three state constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Our role is not to tell voters how to vote, but to provide information in helping voters make informed decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn deciding which proposed amendments to approve, voters are urged to consider the nature and purpose of a state constitution. A proposed amendment may very well be a good idea, but voters must ask themselves, \u2018does it belong in the Constitution, or should the Legislature decide if it should be in statute?\u2019 The constitution loses much of its significance as the foundation of government when the process of constitutional amendment is used as a substitute for legislation,\u201d said Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Jeff Kottkamp.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlorida\u2019s constitution should, above all else, clearly define the relationship between government and those that are governed. In so doing, there are certain principles that should be clearly articulated in our constitution, which Florida TaxWatch has thoughtfully reviewed. It is our hope that voters use this resource and other authoritative sources for information to make sound and informed decisions about these proposed amendments to the constitution of Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n
In analyzing each constitutional amendment, FTW offers explanations of a \u201cyes\u201d vote and a \u201cno\u201d vote, including a summary of the arguments for and against the proposed amendment, a detailed and thorough analysis of the proposed amendment, an overview of the fiscal impact, and a determination of its appropriateness as a constitutional amendment, given the belief that the contents of the Florida Constitution should be limited to matters that are essential or fundamental.<\/p>\n
FTW\u2019s voting recommendations for each amendment are:<\/p>\n
Amendment 1: Ballot Stabilization Fund \u2013 YES<\/p>\n
Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land From Taxation \u2013 YES<\/p>\n
Amendment 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments \u2013 NO<\/p>\n