Florida House Bill H0149 addresses the maximum millage rates applicable to the 2027-2028 fiscal year. As of March 13, 2026, the legislation has died in the Select Committee on Property Taxes. This means the proposed method for determining the maximum county and school millage rates will not proceed as written. Consequently, the potential repeal included within the text remains inactive. This legislative update provides a clear overview of the bill’s final standing for Florida taxpayers, educators, and government officials monitoring local fiscal policy.
Executive Summary
- The bill failed to advance past the Select Committee stage on Property Taxes.
- Maximum millage rates for 2027-2028 are determined by current state law absent this intervention.
- The legislation included a provision for future repeal of the new rates if adopted.
- Homeowners and school boards are currently unaffected by the specific methods proposed in H0149.
- Ongoing monitoring of the Select Committee is recommended for similar property tax initiatives.
What This Bill Would Do
If this measure had passed, it would have altered the mechanism used to calculate maximum millage limits. The bill sought to establish specific parameters for the fiscal year 2027-2028. It provided a method for determining the maximum county & school millage rates for fiscal year 2027-2028; provides for future repeal. This potential change would have impacted how local jurisdictions set tax caps. Instead, the existing statutory framework remains in place. Readers can view the full text of the original proposal by visiting the LegiScan summary at https://legiscan.com/FL/bill/H0149/2026. Understanding the original text helps clarify why the bill did not move forward, as it faced opposition or inaction within the committee process.
Where Bill Is in Process
The status “Died in Select Committee on Property Taxes” is a significant legislative milestone. In Florida, this indicates the bill was reviewed but did not receive a vote or did not progress further. The date of this status update is 2026-03-13. For this specific bill, H0149, the timeline shows it stalled. This means the 2027-2028 fiscal year maximum millage rates will be governed by the standard laws in effect prior to the bill. No new cap or formula changes are anticipated for this session. The Select Committee’s role here was to review and likely reject or stall the measure. Florida taxpayers should watch for similar bills in the next session, as this is a recurring topic.
Who Could Be Impacted
Since the bill died, there are no immediate legal impacts. However, understanding who would have been affected provides context. The primary groups include property owners in Florida, specifically those subject to county and school millage. School boards and county clerks are also relevant. School districts often rely on millage rates for funding. A change in the maximum rate would affect their budgeting. County commissions use millage for general services. Homeowners face the highest tax burden if rates rise beyond current limits. The bill targeted these specific entities. Without passage, the current budgeting processes remain unchanged. Future sessions might address these groups differently. It is important for stakeholders to understand that the 2027-2028 rates will be based on current statutes, not the repealed measure. This ensures stability for school funding and county services.
Takeaways
- The bill has died; no changes will be made to the 2027-2028 maximum rates.
- Existing laws continue to govern the calculation of millage limits.
- Monitor future sessions for similar property tax legislation.
- Property owners should check their specific local millage rates annually.
- School districts and county governments rely on current statutory limits.
- Stakeholders remain unaffected as the proposed repeal never took effect.
Open Questions
Several questions remain regarding the long-term implications of this legislative failure. Will the Select Committee review similar bills in the future? Will there be a push to repeal the 2027-2028 rates or allow for increases? The bill text mentioned a repeal provision, but since the bill failed, the repeal is moot. The status of similar bills remains to be seen. It is possible that a different bill might address these issues differently. The Florida House will continue to handle property tax matters. The Florida Senate might introduce similar measures. It is unknown when or if a new method for determining rates will be debated. The 2027-2028 fiscal year will proceed under current law.
Conclusion & Call to Action
Stay informed about property tax legislation. This Florida H0149 update ensures you understand the bill’s status. Contact us for assistance with property tax questions.
