FL H0001

Proposes an amendment to the Florida State Constitution (Article VII, Section 6) to authorize the Legislature to grant an additional homestead property tax exemption of up to $50,000 on assessed value between $100,000 and $150,000 for eligible public service workers

Eligible professions include classroom teachers, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, child welfare services professionals, active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and Florida National Guard members

The exemption applies to all property tax levies except school district levies

The proposed constitutional amendment must be submitted to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law

If approved, the amendment takes effect January 1, 2023