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HJR 203 - Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation - Florida Key Vote

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Title: Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a joint resolution that establishes an amendment to the Florida State Constitution that exempts homestead property from taxation.

Highlights:

  • Establishes tax exemptions on homestead property from all property taxes except for school levies (Sec. 6).

  • Authorizes ad valorem tax relief for renters who are permanent residents (Sec. 6).

  • Establishes property tax discounts for military veterans with combat related disabilities based on their disability percentage from the Department of Veterans Affairs (Sec. 6).

  • Prohibits local governments from approving budgets for first responder services that are lower than either their 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 budget, depending on which one is higher (Sec. 7).

NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THREE-FIFTHS APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY SIXTY PERCENT OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE.

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Title: Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation

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NOTE: RESOLUTIONS ARE USED PRIMARILY TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CHAMBER THAT THEY ARE INTRODUCED OR PASSED IN. THEY ONLY HAVE THE FORCE OF THE CHAMBER PASSING IT. THEY ARE NOT SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CAN NOT BECOME PUBLIC LAW.

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