2026 Florida Ballot Measures
Tracking all certified, potential, and failed measures for the November 2026 ballot.
Source: Ballotpedia · Florida Division of Elections · Last updated 2026-06-01
What It Does
Increases Florida's constitutional rainy day fund cap from 10% to 25% of net general revenue. Requires an annual transfer of the lesser of $750 million or what's needed to reach 25%. Allows the legislature to suspend transfers under limited emergency conditions with a two-thirds supermajority vote.
Legislative Vote Breakdown
Supporters & Opposition
▌ Conservative Take
This is a straightforward fiscal conservatism win. Building a larger rainy day fund is exactly what responsible governance looks like — the Great Recession exposed Florida's vulnerability when the BSF was depleted and services had to be cut. Requiring the legislature to save rather than spend surplus revenue is a structural check on big government impulses. The only opposition comes from organized labor (AFL-CIO) which wants that money flowing into government programs instead. For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice. This measure has near-universal Republican support and passed 100-1 in the House.
For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice.
Campaign Finance
No formal campaigns registered yet. Watch for committee activity as November approaches.
What It Does
Exempts tangible personal property — farm equipment, tools, machinery — from Florida ad valorem property taxes if the property is habitually located on agricultural land, used for farming or agritourism, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. The legislature may define and limit the exemption by statute. Fiscal impact: approximately $30 million annually to local governments.
Legislative Vote Breakdown
Supporters & Opposition
▌ Conservative Take
This is a tax cut for Florida farmers — full stop. Eliminating double taxation on farm equipment while farmers already pay property taxes on their land is common-sense relief. Agriculture is one of Florida's most important industries and a cornerstone of rural conservative communities across the state. The near-unanimous bipartisan vote (37-0 in the Senate) tells you everything — even most Democrats couldn't argue against helping Florida farmers. The lone opposition from Rep. Eskamani is a progressive Orlando Democrat arguing for bigger government guardrails rather than broad tax relief. Conservative voters: YES is the obvious call. This is a free win for farmers, rural communities, and Florida's food supply chain.
For conservative voters: YES is the clear choice.
Campaign Finance
No formal campaigns registered yet. Watch for committee activity as November approaches.