ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A new state law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will make it more difficult for local governments to raise property taxes in Florida.<\/p>\n
DeSantis signed the measure Wednesday after it was approved during last month\u2019s special legislative session focused on property taxes.<\/p>\n
Under the new law, local governments will no longer be allowed to use rising personal income levels when calculating the maximum millage rate they can levy on property owners. <\/p>\n
The governor also signed a separate bill aimed at increasing transparency in local government spending.<\/p>\n
Beginning in January, local governments across Florida will be required to publish quarterly reports detailing employee salary information and make those reports available to the public.<\/p>\n
State leaders say the reporting requirement will give residents greater insight into how taxpayer dollars are being spent on government personnel.<\/p>\n
Both measures are part of a broader effort by state officials to address property tax concerns and increase accountability at the local level.<\/p>\n
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