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FL S0156

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Manny Diaz

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Florida Constitution (Article VII, Section 4) to authorize the Legislature to freeze the assessed value of homestead property for school district tax levy purposes for qualifying homeowners
  • Eligibility requires the property owner to be at least 65 years of age, have held legal or equitable title to the property, and maintained permanent residence on it for at least 25 years
  • The amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election or an earlier special election for voter approval
  • If approved by voters, the constitutional amendment would take effect January 1, 2023
  • Sponsored by Senator Diaz as SJR 156 during the 2021 Florida legislative session; the Legislature would still need to pass a general law specifying conditions and implementation details

Legislative Description

Homestead Assessment Limitation

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs12/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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