Governor announces special session to put phased homestead tax exemption on November ballot

May 28, 2026

The governor said he will issue a proclamation for a special legislative session next week to place a ballot initiative that would phase in elimination of homestead property taxes, starting with a $250,000 exemption and a schedule to reach $500,000.

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The Governor said he will issue a proclamation calling a special legislative session next week to put a phased homestead property-tax exemption on the November ballot. "I'm going to be momentarily issuing a proclamation for a special legislative session beginning on Monday of next week" to allow voters to decide, he said.

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