Legislature changes the math on property tax plan to protect schools from DeSantis’ proposal

By: Christine Sexton, Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 949

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Florida Legislature is moving quickly to put into play a revamped proposal pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to drastically reduce property taxes, homestead and otherwise, with potential final passage as early as Tuesday.

Top legislative Republicans in the House and Senate altered the plan Monday to exempt from reduction or potential elimination the property taxes used to help fund public schools as well as local government agencies and officers such property appraisers, tax …

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