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FL S0588

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to exempt municipality-owned property from taxation even when that property is not used for municipal or public purposes
  • Currently, only municipal property used exclusively for municipal or public purposes is exempt from taxation under the Florida Constitution
  • The Legislature would gain authority to create this new exemption by general law, but only after January 1, 2017
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Maintains existing requirement that municipalities owning property outside their boundaries may be required to make payments to the taxing unit where the property is located

Legislative Description

Municipal Property Tax Exemption

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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