HB 0093

Relating to Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder

Harrison

Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder: Proposes amendment to s. 6, Art. VII of State Constitution to allow Legislature by general law to provide ad valorem homestead property tax relief to surviving spouse of military veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty or surviving spouse of first responder who died in line of duty. Effective Date: Not Specified

Current Committee of Reference: Finance & Tax Committee

9/15/2011

HOUSE Now in Finance & Tax Committee

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HB 0095

Relating to Homestead Property Tax Exemptions (Harrison)

HB 0095

Relating to Homestead Property Tax Exemptions

Harrison

Homestead Property Tax Exemptions: Designates act "Fallen Heroes Family Tax Relief Act"; requires surviving spouse of military veteran who dies from service-connected causes while on active duty to be permanent resident of this state on specified date in order for surviving spouse's homestead to be exempt from taxation; exempts from taxation homestead property of surviving spouse of first responder who dies in line of duty; provides construction. Effective Date: upon the approval of House Joint Resolution 93, or a similar joint resolution having substantially the same specific intent and purpose, at the general election to be held in November 2012 or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose

Current Committee of Reference: Finance & Tax Committee

9/15/2011

HOUSE Now in Finance & Tax Committee

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HB 0093

Relating to Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder (Harrison)

SB 0302

Relating to False Reports to Law Enforcement Officers

Dean

False Reports to Law Enforcement Officers; Increasing criminal penalties for a second or subsequent conviction of providing false information to a law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of a crime, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2012

Current Committee of Reference: Criminal Justice

10/4/2011

SENATE Referred to Criminal Justice; Budget

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SB 0358

Relating to Police Dogs

Fasano

Police Dogs; Requiring law enforcement agencies to provide specified veterinary services, including cremation services, for police dogs that have retired from the agency's service, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2012

Current Committee of Reference: Criminal Justice

10/18/2011

SENATE Referred to Criminal Justice; Regulated Industries; Budget

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