By a vote of 6 - 4, the second and final subcommittee of the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission approved the Taxpayer Protection Amendment today.
The legislation will now move to the full Taxation and Budget Reform Commission. If approved by the full commission, it will be placed on the November '08 ballot as a proposed amendment to the state Constitution.
For more information on the Taxpayer Protection Amendment, click here.
For a detailed explanation of the Taxpayer Protection Amendment, click here.
Several amendments were made to the legislation. One amendment proposed would exempt the city of Jacksonville from this legislation. Initially, this amendment passed. This meant that the Taxpayer Protection Amendment would be valid in every county in Florida, except consolidated Jacksonville/Duval County.
However, AFP members from Jacksonville were present at the hearing. During public comment they spoke strongly and eloquently against this unnecessary exemption.
After hearing the passionate citizen comment from Jacksonville residents, the amendment to exempt Jacksonville was withdrawn.
Jacksonville residents owe a sincere thanks to Jeff Hunt, Sarah Lovett and Victor Wilhelm for defeating this amendment. If not for their efforts, Jacksonville would not have been included in the Taxpayer Protection Amendment.
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