The Florida Governor signed legislation increasing local government accountability, and Republicans say it will protect taxpayers. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation designed to increase transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in local government while supporting ongoing efforts to provide property tax relief for local homeowners. The legislation revises how local governments calculate the maximum property tax rate they may adopt with a simple majority vote. Under current law, local governments may increase the rolled-back rate based on growth in Florida’s per-capita personal income. Thank you, Governor DeSantis, for signing this bill and ensuring that local governments are good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”