HJR 3B (2007) -  Ad Valorem Property Taxation: Exemptions, Assessments, Limitations, and Homesteads

Joint Resolution by Cannon (CO-SPONSORS) Schenck
Ad Valorem Property Taxation: Exemptions, Assessments, Limitations, and Homesteads: Proposes amendments to State Constitution to increase homestead exemption by exempting 75 percent of just value of homestead property up to $200,000 & 15 percent above $200,000 up to $500,000, subject $500,000 threshold to annual adjustments based on percentage change in per capita personal income, authorize increase in $500,000 threshold amount by 2/3 vote of Legislature, & specify minimum exemption amounts of $50,000 for everyone except low-income seniors & $100,000 for low-income seniors; provide for transitional assessments of homestead property under increased homestead exemption that include preserving application of Save-Our-Homes provisions when such provisions provide greater benefit than increased homestead exemption; revise Save-Our-Homes provisions to conform to provisions providing for increased homestead exemption & transitional assessments of homestead property; require Legislature to limit authority of counties, municipalities, & special districts to increase ad valorem taxes; authorize exemption from ad valorem taxes of no less than $25,000 of assessed value of tangible personal property; provide for assessing rent-restricted affordable housing property & waterfront property used for commercial fishing, commercial water-dependent activities, & public access at less than just value; & schedule amendments to take effect upon approval by voters & operate retroactively to January 1, 2008. Amends ss. 3, 4, 6, & 9, Art. VII; creates s. 27, Art. XII.
Companion Bill passed SJR 4B Ad Val Tax/Tax Assessments/Homestead Exemption [FPCC] By Haridopolos
Effective Date: Not Specified
Last Event: Companion Bill passed, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1B (Ch. 2007-321), HB 5B (Ch. 2007B-322), SJR 4B (Passed) on Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:06 PM; HB Laid on Table

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

House Referrals

Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: HB 1B Subject: Ad Valorem Taxation Relationship: Linked
Bill #: HB 5B Subject: Special Election Relationship: Linked
Bill #: SB 2B Subject: Ad Valorem Taxation [FPCC] Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SJR 4B Subject: Ad Val Tax/Tax Assessments/Homestead Exemption [FPCC] Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 6B Subject: Special Election/Property Tax Exemption/Assessment [FPCC] Relationship: Compare

Bill Text

  • Original Filed Version
    • A 355553 , Gelber Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 96
    • A 052253 , Allen Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 96
    • A 087435 , Domino Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 113
    • SA 489197 , Domino Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 0
    • A 257021 , Robaina Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 160
    • A 484965 , Gibson Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 161
    • A 766681 , Taylor, P. Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 163
    • A 608037 , Domino Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 169
    • A 609407 , Altman Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 175
    • A 327705 , Vana Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 301
    • A 885309 , Saunders Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 301
    • A 918503 , Planas Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 301
    • A 931183 , Cannon Date Filed: 06/14/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 304
    • A 282681 (late) , Allen Date Filed: 06/14/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 304
    • A 020457 (late) , Domino Date Filed: 06/14/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 317
    • A 433213 , Cannon Date Filed: 06/14/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 335
    • A 876591 , Waldman Date Filed: 06/13/07, Page#: 0, Line#: 356

Staff Analysis

Chamber Committee
Chamber: House Committee: Policy & Budget Council 6/13/2007 3:39:06 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Policy & Budget Council 6/13/2007 3:37:21 PM --UnPublished--
Chamber: House Committee: Policy & Budget Council 6/12/2007 9:20:32 PM

Vote History

(No Votes Recorded)

Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1B (Ch. 2007-321), HB 5B (Ch. 2007B-322), SJR 4B (Passed) Time: 06/14/2007 - 2:06 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Substituted SJR 4B Time: 06/14/2007 - 2:06 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 282681 filed late Time: 06/14/2007 - 11:02 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 020457 filed late Time: 06/14/2007 - 10:02 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 931183 filed Time: 06/14/2007 - 9:55 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 433213 filed Time: 06/14/2007 - 9:54 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Bill added to Special Order Calendar (6/14/2007) Time: 06/13/2007 - 10:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 876591 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 10:25 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Added to Second Reading Calendar Time: 06/13/2007 - 10:03 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading Time: 06/13/2007 - 10:00 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 766681 filed late Time: 06/13/2007 - 6:45 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 257021 filed late Time: 06/13/2007 - 4:50 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 489197 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 4:06 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 918503 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 609407 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 484965 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:56 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 885309 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:54 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 052253 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:31 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Bill added to Special Order Calendar (6/13/2007) Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:20 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 327705 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:18 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 355553 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:18 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 608037 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:18 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Amendment 087435 filed Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:18 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Added to Second Reading Calendar Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:15 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Bill released to House Calendar Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:15 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Reported out of Policy & Budget Council Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:15 PM Member: Committee: Policy & Budget Council Version: __
Event: H Favorable by Policy & Budget Council Time: 06/13/2007 - 3:00 PM Member: Committee: Policy & Budget Council Version: __
Event: H Added to Policy & Budget Council agenda Time: 06/12/2007 - 5:02 PM Member: Committee: Policy & Budget Council Version: __
Event: H Now in Policy & Budget Council Time: 06/12/2007 - 11:27 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Added as workshop bill to Policy & Budget Council agenda Time: 06/12/2007 - 11:26 AM Member: Committee: Policy & Budget Council Version: __
Event: H Referred to Policy & Budget Council Time: 06/12/2007 - 11:18 AM Member: Committee: Policy & Budget Council Version: __
Event: H Read 1st time Time: 06/12/2007 - 11:11 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 06/12/2007 - 9:19 AM Member: Cannon Committee: Version: __