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FL H1389

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Grant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase from 2 years to 3 years the period during which homestead property tax assessment benefits may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new homestead.

  • Extends the time period for transferring accrued "Save-Our-Homes" benefits when a homeowner sells their primary residence and purchases a new one.

  • Amendment to Section 4 of Article VII and creation of new section in Article XII of the State Constitution.

  • Effective date of January 1, 2021, pending voter approval at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.

  • Allows homeowners who previously received homestead exemptions to carry forward tax assessment benefits to a new homestead within the 3-year window instead of the current 2-year limitation.

Legislative Description

Limitations on Homestead Assessments

Last Action

Died in State Affairs Committee

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/2/2019
Ways and Means Committee3/26/2019
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/8/2019

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