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FL S0326

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Brandes

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to extend the "portability" period for transferring Save-Our-Homes property tax assessment benefits from 2 years to 3 years when moving from one homestead to another

  • Allows homeowners who received a homestead exemption in any of the three years immediately preceding establishment of a new homestead to transfer their accrued assessment benefit, up to $500,000

  • Removes outdated language referencing the original 2008-2009 implementation dates of the portability provision

  • Requires voter approval at a general election or special election specifically authorized for that purpose

  • Sets an effective date of January 1, 2021 for the extended portability period if approved by voters

Legislative Description

Homestead Property Tax Assessments/Increased Portability Period

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/4/2019
Finance and Tax3/13/2019
Community Affairs1/25/2019

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