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Gov. DeSantis holds press conference on property taxes in Land O' Lakes

Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Land O' Lakes
Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Land O' Lakes
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LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed property taxes at a press conference in Land O' Lakes on Monday morning.

The governor spoke at the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility at 11 a.m. on June 1.

Tampa Bay 28 was at the event and streamed it live on the website and Facebook.

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Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Land O' Lakes

The press conference comes after the governor called Florida lawmakers back to the Capitol for a June 1 special session on property taxes.

The governor’s plan would ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment raising Florida’s homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Lawmakers would then be required to create a schedule to eventually eliminate homestead property taxes entirely.

To reach the November ballot, the proposal would need support from 60% of both the House and Senate. If approved by lawmakers, it would then require 60% voter support to become part of the Florida Constitution.

This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.

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