A special House Committee empaneled specifically to work on cutting or reducing property taxes advanced all eight proposals it was contemplating, setting the stage for a statewide fight over how far lawmakers should go and how the changes could impact local services.

The Select Committee on Property Taxes , led by Palm City Republican Rep. Toby Overdorf , moved the legislation along party lines, with Republicans pushing the measures through despite their Democratic colleagues’ objections.

Seven of the measures are proposed constitutional amendments that, if placed on the November 2026 ballot, would require 60% voter approval. One would make it harder for localities to increase millage rates while giving newlyweds extra relief.

Overdorf said at the four-hour meeting’s onset Thu

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