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Lawsuits Challenge Misleading Amendment 3; DeSantis Declines, $5B Cut

7/11/2026

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Summary

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Three lawsuits allege Amendment 3’s title and summary mislead voters and seek a rewrite before the November 2026 ballot.
Governor Ron DeSantis said he will not lead the Amendment 3 campaign.
Economists estimate the amendment could cut revenue by $5 billion next year and nearly $12 billion by 2031, could shrink county tax base 36%, could cause an $84 million loss in two years, and could force cuts to libraries and parks, per Leon County officials.

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Historical Context

Florida’s long-standing reliance on constitutional amendments—exemplified by the 2016 medical-marijuana measure that won 71 % of votes and the 2020 minimum-wage amendment that cleared the 60 % threshold—shows how voters shape policy through the ballot box. Governor Ron DeSantis now backs Amendment 3, proposing $5 billion cuts for the 2026 fiscal year, echoing earlier fiscal-control efforts.

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Story summary

Three lawsuits allege Amendment 3’s title and summary mislead voters and seek a rewrite before the November 2026 ballot.
Governor Ron DeSantis said he will not lead the Amendment 3 campaign.
Economists estimate the amendment could cut revenue by $5 billion next year and nearly $12 billion by 2031, could shrink county tax base 36%, could cause an $84 million loss in two years, and could force cuts to libraries and parks, per Leon County officials.

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