Anthony Talcott, Digital Journalist
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Anthony Talcott, Digital Journalist
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After state lawmakers approved a tweaked version of a new property tax amendment earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to highlight the differences between his plan and theirs.
To start, DeSantis took aim at another post back in June that claimed he was the one who signed off on the tax proposal.
“Uh, the Legislature put a measure on the ballot,” he wrote. “It wasn’t ‘signed’ by me because it does not require the approval of the governor per the Florida Constitution.”
Because property taxes are a local issue under the state Constitution, this means lawmakers must approve an amendment to perform any meaningful change. Such an amendment must also get approval from at least 60% of voters to actually take effect.
While DeSantis originally pushed legislation titled the “Save Our Homes” Act, state lawmakers made a few adjustments before ultimately voting to approve it.
The amendment in question — HJR 1F — would make several changes related to property taxes in Florida:
DeSantis commented on the changes between his original proposals and the approved amendment.
For example, DeSantis said he wanted a full elimination of property taxes on homesteaded properties — not just cuts.
Uh, the Legislature put a measure on the ballot. It wasn’t “signed” by me because it does not require the approval of the governor per the Florida Constitution.
In fact, the Legislature’s measure is different from my proposal in significant respects (ie, it doesn’t provide for… https://t.co/GLilr7af0U
There was also a fund in the original draft that would have provided local governments with state grants to help cover core services while property taxes were phased out.
Critics like Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd argued that the change will drain funds for local services like law enforcement and libraries.
[RELATED: Florida sheriff rails against new state property tax proposal]
But proponents like DeSantis still claim that property taxes are an undue burden on homeowners in the state, who are already struggling with high costs of living.
“That said, the proposal will increase constitutional protection against taxes for homestead properties and will be the biggest property tax cut in Florida history,” DeSantis continued. “Floridians looking for help with affordability will have a great opportunity to vote for it.”
Regardless of the changes, Florida voters will get the opportunity to decide on the latest amendment later this year. The general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
If approved by voters, HJR 1F will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
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Anthony, a graduate of the University of Florida, joined ClickOrlando.com in April 2022.
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