06/25/2026
Today in Bradenton, I signed Senate Bill 4-F, which makes it harder for local governments to raise property tax burdens on Florida homeowners. This bill also allows a clear explanation on the Legislature’s property tax ballot initiative so that voters can make an informed decision in November, when Floridians will have the chance to vote for property tax relief and a pathway to elimination.
I also signed HB 1329, the Local Government Financial Transparency and Accountability Act. Under this law, counties and cities will be required to put their financial information online in a format that Floridians can easily review. This legislation also requires local officials to conduct a budget-cutting exercise to reduce the tentative budget by 10 percent—without compromising essential public services—before final budget adoption.
Both bills are important steps forward in our mission to deliver a more affordable state for homesteaded Florida residents.
