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FL S1624

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Florida Legislature to provide ad valorem (property) tax relief on homestead property to parents of unmarried veterans who died from service-connected causes while on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces

  • Adds this new exemption category alongside existing exemptions for surviving spouses of veterans who died from service-connected causes and surviving spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty

  • Requires voter approval at a general election or earlier special election authorized by law

  • Sets an effective date of January 1, 2017 if approved by voters

  • Grants the Legislature authority to establish specific conditions and limitations for the tax relief through general law

Legislative Description

Homestead Tax Exemption/Parents of Unmarried Veteran Who Died from Service-connected Causes

Last Action

Died in Finance and Tax

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance and Tax2/1/2016
Community Affairs1/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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