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FL H0813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 196.082, Florida Statutes to allow disabled veterans' homestead property tax discounts to carry over to surviving spouses after the veteran's death
  • Surviving spouse must hold legal or beneficial title to the homestead and permanently reside there to receive the discount, which continues until remarriage or sale of the property
  • Allows surviving spouses who sell the original homestead to transfer a discount (not exceeding the amount from the most recent tax roll) to a new homestead property if used as permanent residence and the spouse does not remarry
  • Takes effect contingent upon approval of HJR 811 or similar joint resolution by Florida voters at the general election in November 2016 or at an earlier special election

Legislative Description

Homestead Property Tax Discount for Surviving Spouses

Last Action

Died in Finance and Tax Committee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance And Tax1/14/2016
Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee12/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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