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Introduced
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article VII, the creation of Section 7 of Article VIII, and the creation of a new section in Article XII of the State Constitution to make homestead property exempt from all ad valorem taxation other than school district levies beginning in a specified year, to prohibit local governments from reducing total funding for services provided by law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders, and provide an effective date.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes amendments to the State Constitution to exempt homestead property, which is a person's primary residence, from all property taxes except those levied by school districts, starting in 2027. It also prohibits local governments from reducing the total funding for services provided by law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders below the higher of the amounts budgeted in the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 fiscal years, regardless of any property tax revenue changes resulting from this amendment. The resolution outlines these changes and specifies their effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (2)
State Affairs Committee (House), Ways & Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations (on 03/13/2026)
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