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HJR 787 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

County and School District Ad Valorem Taxing Authority

Summary
County and School District Ad Valorem Taxing Authority; Proposes amendments to State Constitution to remove authority of counties & school districts to levy ad valorem taxes.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves counties/school districts' authority to levy property taxes, directly restricting their primary revenue source for budgets and funding.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves constitutional authority for school districts to levy property taxes, directly reducing a primary funding source for K-12 schools.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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Jan 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Now in Ways & Means Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Budget Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means Committee
lower
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Ryan Chamberlin
RRepublican
FL
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