Florida Constitution Style and Drafting Committee Takes up Proposal 13

Proposal 13 would amend the Florida Constitution to protect the ability of voters to elect their 5 State-Constitution officers and to hold those office-holders (Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Clerk of the Court and Sheriff) directly accountable.  These 5 offices are created in the Florida constitution in Article VIII Section 1(d). Several counties, through a process started by the respective boards …

Florida Tax Collector Association Applauds the Florida Legislature for Protecting Florida’s Citizens by Passing House Bill 185

The Florida House and Senate showed strong bipartisan support of Tax Collectors with the passage of HB185. In fact, there was not a nay vote on this legislation at any point during the 2018 Legislative Session! The Florida Tax Collectors Association (“FTCA”) was honored to have two bright, hard-working, energetic and incredibly effective sponsors. Representative Mariano showed an eagerness to …