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In Florida, meanwhile, the effort to eliminate property taxes is being led by Governor Ron DeSantis (R), who pushed to end property taxes during the 2025 legislative session. Although lawmakers stopped short of doing so, they did establish a bipartisan committee to study the issue.
That committee has now approved a slate of property tax reform proposals—ranging from expanding homestead exemptions to eliminating nonschool homestead property taxes—that would go to voters in November if the proposals pass during the upcoming legislative session. Three measures are up for final consideration in the Florida House of Representatives, but none has companion legislation in the state Senate, putting their prospects for enactment this session in question.
Many of the bills have generated pushback from local leaders. Fire departments and emergency services are especially concerned because some proposals do not shield them from the impact of property tax cuts—unlike law enforcement and schools—leaving their budgets vulnerable.
Amid legislative uncertainty and concerns from local officials, property tax relief remains a priority for the Florida governor. His proposed budget includes $300 million to offset the effects of homestead property tax cuts for fiscally constrained counties. DeSantis has also said he would call a special session this year if lawmakers don’t put a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes on the November 2026 ballot during their regular session.
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As families are rocked with property tax increases… in large part due to @GovEvers 400 year increase… you have to start asking…….where is the money being spent?
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8,897 (!) Madison 4k to 3rd grade students scored lower than 75% of the students in the national comparison group during the 2024-2025 school year.
Madison taxpayers have long supported far above average (now > $26,000 per student) K-12 tax & spending practices. This, despite long term, disastrous reading results.