Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund

• Ballot Summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to 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.
• Additional Information: The Florida Legislature
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

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

• Ballot Summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt 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 from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
• Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

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

• Ballot Summary: This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same. Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution. This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%. This amendment requires counties and municipalities 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. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, notwithstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.
• Sponsor: The Florida Legislature
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

County Ordinances to Prevail Over Municipal Ordinances as Proposed by the Board of County Commissioners

• Ballot Summary: Shall the Leon County Charter be amended to provide that County ordinances adopted after January 1, 2027, shall prevail over conflicting municipal ordinances in the event of conflict, to the extent permitted by law, so that the County may establish regulations and standards on matters affecting residents in both incorporated and unincorporated areas? 
  
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

Uniform Street Naming, Renaming, and Property Numbering Standards Proposed by the Board of County Commissioners

• Ballot Summary: Shall the Leon County Charter be amended to provide for uniform countywide street naming, renaming, and property numbering standards to be established by county ordinance, which would prevail in the event of a conflict with municipal ordinances, as permitted by law, to support emergency response needs throughout the County?
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

Affirmation of Human Dignity as Proposed by the Board of County Commissioners

• Ballot Summary: Shall the Preamble of the Leon County Home Rule Charter be amended to reflect the esteemed humanity of all residents by affirming shared dignity that is inherent and deserving of consideration in public affairs, while preserving the Charter’s existing framework for local self-governance and citizen empowerment?
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

Remove and Replace Outdated Statutory References as Proposed by the Board of County Commissioners

• Ballot Summary: Shall the Leon County Charter be amended to remove outdated statutory references related to the establishment of a Charter, specify public hearing and notice requirements to consider amending the Charter, and require the Citizen Charter Review Committee to submit its recommendations 150 days before the general election to provide additional time for the Board and residents of Leon County to consider proposed charter amendments? 
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

Affirmation of County’s Commitment to Historically Underserved and Vulnerable Populations

• Ballot Summary: Shall the Home Rule Charter of Leon County, Florida, be amended to provide for a periodic Community Impact Assessment process, public reporting, and Board of County Commissioners’ review and consideration regarding adverse community conditions related to the County’s historic laws, policies, and practices?
• Full Text of the Proposed Amendment - PDF

School District Referendum Continuing Sales Surtax to Fund School Safety, Technology, Transportation and Facilities Improvements

• Ballot Summary: Shall the School Board of Leon County continue funding by extending, continuing, and improving school facilities, technology, transportation, and safety and security, through a one-half cent sales surtax for ten years after schools pursuant to Florida law, shall the schools, district or county continue to levy a one-half cent sales surtax for ten years for schools and activities for Leon County schools, with improving school safety, technology, transportation and facilities as set forth herein?
• Full Text of the Proposed Language - PDF

School Board Ad Valorem Levy to Improve Teacher Compensation, School Safety and School Enrichment Programs

• Ballot Summary: To increase compensation for teachers and staff, enhance school security operations, and fund essential school programs including arts education and athletics, shall the Leon County School Board authorize an annual ad valorem operating millage of one mill annually from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031, with revenues collected to be shared with eligible charter schools pursuant to Florida law, and with expenditures reviewed by a citizen's advisory committee?
• Full Text of the Proposed Language - PDF

Advisory Referendum to Pursue County-City Consolidation Plan Under Leon County Government Structure and Leadership

• Ballot Title: Shall Leon County pursue development of a plan to consolidate the governments of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee into a single consolidated government, under the Leon County government structure and leadership, through the constitutional process requiring a special act of the Florida Legislature and voter approval? This nonbinding referendum only gauges voter sentiment and does not create a consolidated government.
• Full Text of the Proposed Language - PDF