No. 6 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 6 and Article XII - Ad Valorem Tax Discount for Spouses of Certain Deceased Veterans Who Had Permanent, Combat-Related Disabilities

Summary

This amendment would provide that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran's surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2021.

A "YES" vote on amendment 6 is a vote in support of providing that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran's surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property.

A "NO" vote on amendment 6 is a vote in opposition to providing that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran's surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property.

Arguments

"Reduce property tax revenue available for funding local schools and other services like police, fire and infrastructure; add tax law to the Florida Constitution making it difficult to alter in response to changing or emergency economic conditions; and limit the ability of local governments to control their budgets based on their county needs." , in opposition to No. 6 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 6 and Article XII (Learn more)

"Florida has more than 1.5 million veterans, the largest such population in the country, and about 800,000 of them are over 65. TaxWatch estimates a small revenue impact, more than offset by the benefit of keeping Florida an attractive retirement destination.", in support of No. 6 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 6 and Article XII (Learn more)

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