Rep. Ryan Chamberlin has unveiled a proposal to eliminate property taxes by replacing them with special fees on real estate transactions, a new sales tax, and surcharges targeting tourists.

“Florida’s already known as the freest state in the country. We’ve been named the top state in the economy in the nation. If we do this, no one’s going to be able to touch us,” the Belleview Republican told reporters about the importance of phasing out property taxes as he detailed his plan, dubbed Freedom 123: Florida’s Property Tax Replacement Plan.

“We will be the first state in the country to take a dramatic step toward eliminating the most hated tax in America.”

But he also acknowledged the political risk of unveiling detailed policy that would be open for criticism and would require str

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