Florida Property Tax Push Exposes Rift Between DeSantis and Lawmakers
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez disagree on how to handle property tax reform. Perez says DeSantis has promised to abolish property taxes for over a year but has not provided a clear plan, while DeSantis wants the issue to be decided by voters in November 2026.Key Facts
- House Speaker Daniel Perez is frustrated that Governor DeSantis has not presented a property tax reform plan despite promises.
- The Florida House proposed a bill to phase out non-school property taxes on primary homes over 10 years starting in 2027.
- The Florida Senate did not support the House’s proposal and plans to develop its own version.
- Governor DeSantis supports eliminating property taxes but has not backed the House bill.
- A special legislative session starting April 28 does not include property tax reform on its agenda.
- DeSantis said the property tax reform should be put to a voter ballot in November 2026.
- Perez believes Florida voters should have the chance to vote on abolishing property taxes sooner.
- Polls show most Florida midterm voters support phasing out property taxes.
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