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Introduced
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
In Committee
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
Crossed Over
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 exempt homestead property from all levies other than school district levies for persons who have attained age 65, prohibit counties and municipalities from reducing total funding for law enforcement, and provide an effective date.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would provide a property tax exemption for homeowners aged 65 and older, eliminating all non-school property taxes for their primary residences. Specifically, the amendment would exempt homestead property from all tax levies except those for school districts, beginning January 1, 2027. Additionally, the resolution includes a provision that prohibits counties and municipalities from reducing their law enforcement funding below the levels budgeted in either the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 fiscal years, whichever was higher. This means that local governments cannot decrease their law enforcement budgets, even if they experience reduced ad valorem (property) tax revenues due to the new exemption. The proposed amendment aims to provide tax relief for seniors while ensuring that local law enforcement agencies maintain their current funding levels. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2027, offering financial relief to older homeowners and protecting local law enforcement funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Ways & Means Committee (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/205 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/205/Analyses/h0205c.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/205/Analyses/h0205b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Select Committee on Property Taxes (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/205/Analyses/h0205a.SPT.PDF |
| Analysis - Select Committee on Property Taxes (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/205/Analyses/h0205.SPT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/205/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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