How SB 4F changes current law

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The bill revises the definitions and limitations concerning maximum ad valorem taxes for counties and municipalities in Florida.

• 200.001

  s. 200.065(5)(a) → s. 200.065(5)(b)

  The definition of 'maximum total municipal ad valorem taxes levied' now references a different subsection for calculating taxes.

• 200.065

  is the a rolled-back rate computed pursuant to → is the rolled-back rate computed pursuant to

  Clarifies the definition of the maximum millage rate for levying taxes.

• 200.065

  the previous year’s maximum millage rate → the maximum millage rate for the prior year

  Updates the language for clearer understanding of how the maximum millage rate is computed.

• 200.065

  may be adopted if approved by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the governing body of the county, municipality, or independent district; → may be adopted if approved by not less than a two-thirds vote of the governing body of the county, municipality, or independent district;

  Changes wording to specify the voting requirement more clearly for adopting a higher millage rate.

• 200.065

  may be adopted if approved by a unanimous vote of the membership of the governing body → may be adopted if approved by unanimous vote of the governing body

  Clarifies the voting standards necessary for adopting certain rates.

• 200.068

  shall certify compliance with the provisions of this chapter → shall certify compliance with the provisions of this chapter to the Department of Revenue.

  Updates the compliance certification requirement by explicitly mentioning to whom it should be submitted.

• authorizing the ballot summary of a specified proposed amendment or revision of the State Constitution to exceed a specified word limit;

  Introduces a new provision allowing longer ballot summaries for constitutional amendments.