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HJR 1275FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
High Impact

Proposed Constitutional Ban on Tangible Personal Property Taxes

Original title: Prohibition on Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Tangible Personal Property

January 8, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently dead. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action
Died in Ways & Means CommitteeMar 13, 2026
Lead sponsor

Procedural history

6 actions
  1. Jan 15, 2026House
    Now in Ways & Means Committee
  2. Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to State Affairs Committee
  3. Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
  4. Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to Ways & Means Committee
  5. Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
    1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  6. Jan 8, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The measure would eliminate a specific tax revenue stream for local governments and school districts, potentially impacting local budgets and the tax obligations of businesses that currently pay taxes on equipment, inventory, and other physical assets.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Counties

The amendment would remove their authority to levy ad valorem taxes on tangible personal property.

School districts

The amendment would remove their authority to levy ad valorem taxes on tangible personal property.

Municipalities

The amendment would remove their authority to levy ad valorem taxes on tangible personal property.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 8, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution proposes a state constitutional amendment to prohibit counties, school districts, and municipalities from levying (value-based) taxes on . If approved by voters, the change would take effect on January 1, 2027.

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.

Why It Matters

The measure would eliminate a specific tax revenue stream for local governments and school districts, potentially impacting local budgets and the tax obligations of businesses that currently pay taxes on equipment, inventory, and other physical assets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'tangible personal property' in this context?
It refers to physical assets used by businesses, such as equipment, machinery, and inventory, as opposed to real estate (land and buildings).
Will this change my property taxes?
This proposal specifically targets taxes on , not real estate property taxes.
Is this currently law?
No. The bill died in committee during the 2026 legislative session and will not be placed on the ballot.

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Legislative Tax Limitation

The bill represents an attempt to constitutionally restrict the taxing authority of local government entities.

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy60
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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