Commission hears updates on senior tax-exemption amendment, registrars' supplement and ACCA-backed acts

Drew briefed the commission on House Bill 310 (act number 2026-86), which would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot allowing homeowners 65 and older who have occupied a single-family residence as their principal residence for the prior five years to apply for an ad valorem property tax exemption. Commissioners voiced support for the policy in principle but noted the measure had already passed the legislature and questioned the incremental value of a county resolution of support.

Drew also described HB412, which would allow the commission, by resolution, to set an expense allowance for members of the board of registrars, payable from the county general fund. Staff said the bill would not automatically change existing supplements but would give the commission discretion to adopt increases if it later chooses.

Commissioner Turner, the commission's ACCA representative, reported three ACCA-involved acts had been signed by the governor: Act 2026-49 (family transfers and subdivision rules), Act 2026-56 (streamlines repairs to county vehicles to reduce downtime) and Act 2026-57 (permits use of procurement/purchasing cards for specific county purchases). He also noted other bills of interest under consideration at the state level.

Next steps: commissioners will consider the listed resolutions on the regular meeting agenda and may take formal positions or adopt implementing resolutions as appropriate.