TALLAHASSEE, FL, Oct. 28, 2026 —

Florida voters will decide three proposed amendments to the state constitution on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections' Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database, which lists them as Amendments 1, 2 and 3 for the 2026 election. All three were proposed by the Florida Legislature.

A proposed amendment "requires at least 60% approval from voters to pass," the Division of Elections says on its constitutional amendments page.

Below is what the state's official summaries say. Launchpad Digital takes no position on any amendment.

Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund

The official summary says the amendment would "increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs." The Legislature proposed it as HJR 5019. (Division of Elections: Amendment 1)

Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land From Taxation

The official summary says the amendment would exempt from property taxes "tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land." If approved, it "would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027." The Legislature proposed it as HJR 1215. (Division of Elections: Amendment 2)

Amendment 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments

The official summary, proposed by the Legislature as HJR 1F, says the amendment would:

  • Increase the homestead exemption "for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter."
  • Require the Legislature to set a uniform way for counties and cities to raise the homestead exemption for their own taxes "up to full assessed value," and let special districts do the same if voters approve in a referendum.
  • Give people who are not Florida residents on Dec. 31, 2026, the existing homestead exemption when they qualify, with the increased exemption starting "with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution."
  • Lower the yearly cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties "from 10% to 5%."
  • Require counties and cities to use property taxes "solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration," with other spending allowed by local officials unless general law prohibits it.

The summary says the amendment "takes effect January 1, 2027." (Division of Elections: Amendment 3)

Each database page links to the amendment's full text and the Legislature's bill analysis.

Before you vote

  • Your status. Voters can check their registration, polling place and mail ballot status through the Division of Elections' voter lookup.
  • Deadlines. Mail ballots must reach your Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 under section 101.67, Florida Statutes. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day under section 100.011.

Those are the facts, directly from the source. How you vote is your decision.

Sources: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database and constitutional amendments page (accessed Oct. 28, 2026); sections 100.011 and 101.67, Florida Statutes (Florida Senate).

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