TAMPA - The State of Florida is taking a big step forward in its attempt to lower property taxes.

House leaders have submitted eight bills that would address the soaring costs homeowners face, in hopes that voters will get to weigh-in during the elections in November of 2026.

It follows a six-month push by the governor to see property taxes either reduced or eliminated altogether.

Florida House leaders say the old saw, about commissions being designed to block meaningful reform, doesn't apply in this case.

"I think this commission has been very successful and you see that in the proposals here," said State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R-Stuart).

The proposals:

There are eight proposals house leaders are putting forward after a series of special meetings made up of 37 lawmakers.

They do eve

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