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Our call — vote YES
The measure
Amendment 2 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on Florida's November 3, 2026 ballot, needing 60% to pass. It would exempt from property tax the tangible personal property that is habitually located on agricultural land and used for agriculture or agritourism, when owned by the landowner or a leaseholder. The legislature may define and limit the exemption. It would first apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
What YES does
A yes vote removes the property tax on farm equipment and similar tangible personal property kept on agricultural land and used in farming or agritourism.
What NO does
A no vote keeps that equipment taxable as tangible personal property.
The math
No official fiscal note was published on the measure's Ballotpedia page. In debate, Rep. Eskamani, an opponent, cited a $30 million fiscal impact for local governments — that figure is a lawmaker's argument, not an official estimate, and we print it as such.
OUR CALL
Our call: YES.
Taxing the tools a farmer must own to work the land is a tax on production itself — it falls on family farms whether the year is good or bad. Removing equipment from the property tax rolls lowers the cost of growing food in Florida and keeps small operations viable. That is tax relief aimed at work, not a loophole for wealth.
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Sources
- Ballotpedia — Florida Amendment 2 measure page (accessed October 25, 2026)
- Ballotpedia — 2026 ballot measures — https://ballotpedia.org/2026_ballot_measures
Result pending. No verified call (Associated Press or official) as of November 4, 2026. This page will be updated when the race is called or certified. The original article above is unchanged.
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