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The Florida State Senate gave final approval to House Joint Resolution 31, a constitutional amendment to make school board elections partisan. The Senate voted 29-11 in favor of the bill with all 28 Republican Senators voting in favor and 11 of the 12 Democratic Senators voting against.
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What would Amendment 1 have changed about the way property taxes are calculated?
1. 1.1. See also: Text of measure In Florida, property tax (millage) rates are set by counties, school districts, cities, and special districts. Homes in Florida are assessed at just value (market value), minus the homestead exemption. Every primary residence is eligible for a $25,000 homestead exemption. Another $25,000 homestead exemption is applied to homesteads that have an assessed value of more than $50,000 up to $75,000. The homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a property....
Why was this measure on the ballot?
1. 1.1. See also: Path to the ballot This amendment was introduced as House Joint Resolution 1377 by Rep. Linda Chaney(R). The measure was passed unanimously in both chambers of the legislature. Chaney said, "Homeowners who are taking proactive measures to protect their property from flooding should not only be rewarded, but they should be incentivized." The amendment was a part of the Always Ready legislation passed by the Florida State Legislature in 2021 to address flooding and sea level r...
How is Florida impacted by flooding?
1. 1.1. See also: Flooding in Florida According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 4.85 million home and property owners in Florida have made flood damage claims through FEMA from 2000 to 2020. A 2019 report of 18 states on the east coast from First Street Foundation, a flood risk research organization, found that Florida had the highest amount of property value losses due to tidal flooding caused by sea level rises, totalling $5.42 billion from 2005 to 2017. The top Florida f...
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Constitutional changes
1. 1.1. See also: Florida Constitution The measure would have amended Section 4(i) of Article VII of the state constitution. It would have added a new section, Section 42, to Article XII. The following struck-through text would have been deleted and underlinedtext would have been added. Note: Use your mouse to scroll over the below text to see the full text.
Property taxes in Florida
Property taxes in Florida are levied by counties, school districts, cities, and special district, which set millage rates. One mill is equal $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Homes in Florida are assessed at just value (market value), less the homestead exemption. Every primary residence is eligible for a $25,000 homestead exemption. Another $25,000 homestead exemption is applied to homesteads that have an assessed value of more than $50,000 up to $75,000. The homestead exemption reduces the t...
Flooding in Florida
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 4.85 million home and property owners in Florida have made flood damage claims through FEMA from 2000 to 2020.
Flooding and natural disaster legislation, 2019-2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) distributed $500 million to states ($33.6 million total and up to $600,000 per applicant), federally recognized tribal governments ($20 million total and up to $600,000 per applicant), and an estimated $446.4 million to be awarded in a nationwide competition. The grant program requires applicants to pay 25% of the project costs or 10% of the projected costs for small low-income communities. Grant funds could be used to "enhance the knowledge, ski...
Whether you vote by mail, early in person, or on Election Day, Floridians will see six proposed constitutional amendments on their ballot this November. The ACLU of Florida is supporting Amendments 3 and 4, which, if passed, will significantly impact your freedom and liberty in Florida.
Jul 18, 2024 · Proponents say the measure would increase transparency and aid voters. Opponents say it would bring unnecessary division to Florida schools. Here’s what to know. What would the amendment do?
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Nov 1, 2022 · Amendment 1 on the 2022 Florida midterm election ballot, named Limitation on the Assessment of Real Property Used for Residential Purposes, would let some homeowners rebuild up to 110% of their property in an effort to guard against flooding.
6 days ago · TAMPA, Fla. - In November, Floridians will vote on an amendment to make school board elections partisan. Amendment 1 would make school board elections partisan beginning in the November 2026 ...
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Apr 15, 2024 · Amendment 1 - Partisan School Board Members. Amendment 1 would make district school board elections partisan starting with the 2026 general election. Ironically, another ballot measure,...
