Florida S2: Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes

What the bill says

A joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII and the creation of a new section in Article XII of the State Constitution to revise the limitation on annual assessment increases for specified real property, to increase the homestead exemption, to provide a limitation on the use of ad valorem taxes levied by counties and municipalities, and to provide an effective date.

From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:

A joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII and the creation of a new section in Article XII of the State Constitution to revise the limitation on annual assessment increases for specified real property, to increase the homestead exemption, to provide a limitation on the use of ad valorem taxes levied by counties and municipalities, and to provide an effective date. Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Florida: That the following amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII of the State Constitution and the creation of a new section in Article XII are agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of this state for approval or rejection at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose: ARTICLE VII FINANCE AND TAXATION SECTION 4. Taxation; assessments.—By general law regulations shall be prescribed which shall secure a just valuation of all property for ad valorem taxation, provided: (a) Agricultural land, land producing high water recharge to Florida’s aquifers, or land used exclusively for noncommercial recreational purposes may be classified by general law and assessed solely on the basis of character or use. (b) As provided by general law and subject to conditions, limitations, and reasonable definitions specified therein, …

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Sponsors

• Appropriations · primary sponsor
• Bryan Avila (R, 39) · primary sponsor
• Bernard, Mack (D, SD-024)
• Mayfield, Debbie (R, SD-019)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-F (Ch. 2026-240), CS/HJR 1-F (Passed) -SJ 11
2. June 2, 2026: Substituted CS/HJR 1-F -SJ 11
3. June 2, 2026: Read 3rd time -SJ 11
4. June 2, 2026: Amendment(s) failed (102912, 229942, 682580) -SJ 9
5. June 2, 2026: Read 2nd time -SJ 9
6. June 1, 2026: CS by Appropriations read 1st time
7. June 1, 2026: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 06/02/26
8. June 1, 2026: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
9. June 1, 2026: Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
10. June 1, 2026: CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 13 NAYS 5

Votes

• Senate: S 2F c1 - Amendment 682580 (June 2, 2026): 12 yea, 21 nay, failed
• Senate: S 2F c1 - Amendment 229942 (June 2, 2026): 11 yea, 22 nay, failed
• Senate: S 2F c1 - Amendment 102912 (June 2, 2026): 11 yea, 24 nay, failed
• Senate: S 2F Filed (June 1, 2026): 13 yea, 5 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S2?

S2 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Sixth Special Session): Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes.

What does S2 do?

In its own words: A joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII and the creation of a new section in Article XII of the State Constitution to revise the limitation on annual assessment increases for specified real property, to increase the homestead exemption, to provide a limitation on the use of ad valorem taxes levied by counties and municipalities, and to provide an effective date.

What is the status of S2?

Passed one chamber as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-F (Ch. 2026-240), CS/HJR 1-F (Passed) -SJ 11 (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored S2?

Appropriations, with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026F/2F