Florida H789: Ad Valorem Tax Levies

What the bill says

An act relating to ad valorem tax levies; providing a short title; amending ss. 125.01, 159.16, 163.3182, 190.021, 191.009, 192.001, 192.091, 192.102, 193.114, 193.1145, 193.1554, 193.1555, 195.052, 196.031, 200.001, 200.011, 200.065, 200.069, 200.071, and 200.091, F.S.; removing references to county and school district ad valorem tax levies; amending s. 218.67, F.S., removing references to county ad valorem tax levies; amending ss. 259.042, 985.6865, 1001.42, 1002.32, 1002.33, 1011.01, 1011.02, 1011.03, 1011.62, and 1011.69, F.S.…

From the introduced text, December 17, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to ad valorem tax levies; providing a short title; amending ss. 125.01, 159.16, 163.3182, 190.021, 191.009, 192.001, 192.091, 192.102, 193.114, 193.1145, 193.1554, 193.1555, 195.052, 196.031, 200.001, 200.011, 200.065, 200.069, 200.071, and 200.091, F.S.; removing references to county and school district ad valorem tax levies; amending s. 218.67, F.S., removing references to county ad valorem tax levies; amending ss. 259.042, 985.6865, 1001.42, 1002.32, 1002.33, 1011.01, 1011.02, 1011.03, 1011.62, and 1011.69, F.S.; removing references to county and school district ad valorem tax levies; repealing s. 1011.71, F.S., relating to district school tax; repealing s. 1011.715, F.S., relating to resolution regarding school capital outlay surcharge; repealing s. 1011.72, F.S., relating to levy based on interim assessment roll; reimbursement to state for additional taxes collected upon reconciliation of roll; repealing s. 1011.73, F.S., relating to district millage elections; amending ss. 1013.15, 1013.62, 1013.736, and 1011.19, F.S.; removing references to county and school district ad valorem tax levies; amending ss. 192.0105, 193.1142, 197.363, 197.3632, 212.055, 218.63, 373.536, 402.22, 1002.37, 1002.394, 1002.45, words underlined are additions. hb789-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 789 2026 1003.4203, 1003.4935, 1006.12, 1010.20, 1011.15, 1011.18, 1012.22, 1013.64, 1013.738, and 1013.75 F.S.; conforming cross-references; providing a contingent effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. This act may be cited …

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Sponsors

• Chamberlin, Ryan (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Ways & Means Committee
2. January 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3. January 5, 2026: Now in Ways & Means Committee
4. January 5, 2026: Referred to State Affairs Committee
5. January 5, 2026: Referred to Education & Employment Committee
6. January 5, 2026: Referred to Budget Committee
7. January 5, 2026: Referred to Ways & Means Committee
8. December 17, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is H789?

H789 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Ad Valorem Tax Levies.

What does H789 do?

In its own words: An act relating to ad valorem tax levies; providing a short title; amending ss. 125.01, 159.16, 163.3182, 190.021, 191.009, 192.001, 192.091, 192.102, 193.114, 193.1145, 193.1554, 193.1555, 195.052, 196.031, 200.001, 200.011, 200.065, 200.069, 200.071, and 200.091, F.S.; removing references to county and school district ad valorem tax levies; amending s. 218.67, F.S., removing references to county ad valorem tax levies; amending ss. 259.042, 985.6865, 1001.42, 1002.32, 1002.33, 1011.01, 1011.02, 1011.03, 1011.62, and 1011.69, F.S.…

What is the status of H789?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Ways & Means Committee (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H789?

Chamberlin, Ryan (R, HD-024).

Where is the official record for H789?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/789