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FL S0210

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fasano

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article VII and creation of new section in Article XII to prevent increases in assessed value of homestead property when fair market value decreases.

  • Modifies homestead assessment provisions to specify that an assessment may not increase if the just value of the property is less than the just value on the preceding January 1.

  • Maintains existing homestead assessment caps of the lower of 3% annually or the Consumer Price Index change, with assessments never exceeding just value.

  • Requires submission of amendment to Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2013, if approved by voters.

Legislative Description

Homestead Property Assessed Value

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs12/16/2010

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