Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Remove Local Property Tax Auth…

The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates a process to eliminate the primary funding mechanism for local county services and public school districts, which would require a complete restructuring of local government and education finance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

County Governments

The amendment would remove their constitutional authority to collect property taxes, which are a primary source of local revenue.

School Districts

The amendment would remove their constitutional authority to collect property taxes, which are a primary source of school funding.

Property Owners

The amendment would eliminate the legal basis for the property tax bills currently issued by counties and school districts.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

House 787 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution that would strip counties and school districts of their power to levy (property) taxes. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, this would fundamentally change how local governments and school systems are funded.

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates a process to eliminate the primary funding mechanism for local county services and public school districts, which would require a complete restructuring of local government and education finance.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are ad valorem taxes?

taxes are taxes based on the assessed value of an item, most commonly referred to as property taxes.

Does this bill immediately stop property taxes?

No. This is a proposing a constitutional amendment, which requires legislative approval and subsequent voter approval in a referendum to take effect.

News Coverage

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Here are all of the failed amendments in Florida this year

WKMG News 6 / ClickOrlando — PoliticsJul 23, 2026

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Related Legislation

State Bill75% related

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Fundamental Fiscal Restructuring

The resolution seeks to move the state away from local property-tax-based funding for essential services, implying a shift toward state-level funding or service reduction.

County Governments School Districts

Connected Entities

bill_numberHJR 787“The specific legislative proposal to amend the state constitution.”Map →

date2026“The legislative session or election year associated with the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Remove Local Property Tax Authority