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FL S1740

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Miguel Diaz De La Portilla

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article VII, Section 6 authorizing counties and municipalities to grant additional homestead tax exemptions to qualifying seniors.

  • Creates two exemption options: $50,000 exemption for age 65+ homeowners with household income not exceeding $20,000, or exemption up to assessed property value for age 65+ homeowners with 20+ years residency and household income not exceeding $15,000.

  • Requires exemptions be granted by local ordinance and mandates periodic adjustment of income limits for cost of living changes.

  • Exemptions apply only to respective county or municipality tax levies and are subject to conditions in general law.

  • Amendment requires voter approval at next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.

Legislative Description

Additional Homestead Tax Exemption

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HJR 169 -SJ 1244

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance And Tax Subcommittee2/20/2012
Budget2/16/2012
Judiciary1/30/2012
Community Affairs1/17/2012

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