Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt homestead property from non-school property taxes and to prevent reductions in local law enforcement.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt homestead property from all ad valorem taxes except school district levies. It also prohibits counties and municipalities from reducing law enforcement funding below the higher amount budgeted for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 local fiscal years. The amendment would take effect on January 1, 2027, and would be subject to voter approval.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt homestead property from non-school property taxes and to prevent reductions in local law enforcement.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt homestead property from all ad valorem taxes except school district levies. It also prohibits counties and municipalities from reducing law enforcement funding below the higher amount budgeted for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 local fiscal years. The amendment would take effect on January 1, 2027, and would be subject to voter approval.