- ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 AND ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32
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- Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize the Legislature to provide by general law ad valorem homestead property tax relief to the surviving spouse of a military veteran who died from service-
connected causes while on active duty or to the surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty. The amendment authorizes the Legislature to totally exempt or partially exempt such surviving spouse's homestead property from ad valorem taxation. The amendment defines a first responder as a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic. This amendment shall take effect January 1, 2013.
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http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/
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Track Bill: CS/HJR 93
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Made Ballot: |
03/30/2012 |
Ballot Number: |
9 |
Election
Date: | 11/06/2012 |
Votes For: |
4,747,879 |
Votes Against: |
2,950,159 |
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