At a press conference on Monday, DeSantis reiterated his support for measures to limit or ban the collection of property taxes at the local level in Florida, which bring in more than $40 billion for the state each year.

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to eliminate property taxes in Florida — a move that could disproportionately harm public schools and give the state more power over local communities.

DeSantis laid out his proposals in a 30-minute State of the State speech to the Legislature on Tuesday, the first day of the 60-day session.

Ron DeSantis gave the annual State of the State Speech on Tuesday in Tallahassee. This address always happens as the regular legislative session gets underway. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave the annual State of the State Speech on Tuesday in Tallahassee as the regular legislative session gets underway.

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his annual State of the State speech in Tallahassee, praising lawmakers for passing immigration legislation and asking them to work on possibly reforming property taxes and eliminating the state's business rent tax.

Property taxes, by its critics, have correctly been described as unjust, regressive, and inefficient, in addition to having a disproportionate effect on

Property taxes are a local issue, not a state one, so an amendment would be required to change the state’s Constitution. But even if lawmakers manage to get such an amendment through, it would still take approval from 60% of Florida voters before amendment could officially pass.

WPTV is asking questions about the impacts if property taxes ended in Florida. Reporter Matt Sczesny looked into the numbers that could hit your wallet.