HJR 1F
Coverage of HJR 1F in the Nexus archive.
- CFO tells Florida voters don’t believe ‘big government apologists’ hype on property tax
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia urged voters not to believe claims from 'big government apologists' that local governments cannot afford core services if a property tax reform passes. The proposal, HJR 1F, would exempt the first $250,000 of homestead property value from taxation and require a schedule for full elimination. Ingoglia argued local governments have engaged in wasteful spending and can absorb financial impacts, while opponents like Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Councilmember Luis Viera warned of potential cuts to public safety funding.
- Legislature changes the math on property tax plan to protect schools from DeSantis’ proposal
The Florida Legislature revised Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax plan to exempt funds for public schools and local government agencies, despite opposition from Republicans and Democrats. The proposal faces criticism from groups like the Florida Association of Counties, which warns it could lead to city bankruptcies and county consolidations.