Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 278: Limitation on the Assessed Value of New Homestead Property
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SJR 278 is a joint resolution introduced in the Florida Senate on October 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Limitation on the Assessed Value of New Homestead Property. Primary sponsor: Mack Bernard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Finance and Tax.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limitation on the Assessed Value of New Homestead Property; Proposing amendments to the State Constitution to limit the assessed value of new homestead property established after a change of ownership which had an assessed value of less than a certain amount to no more than 150 percent of the assessed value of the property for the preceding year for ad valorem taxation purposes and to provide an effective date, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Bernard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Finance and Tax
- Introduced
- Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules
- Filed