The Florida Legislature is considering a move to eliminate property taxes in the state, a radical step that has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis. If actually carried out, the proposal would make Florida the first state in the country without property taxes, a prospect that has already drawn strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.

TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday to introduce a new task force to review and improve the government’s efficiency. DeSantis said the new DOGE task force will help streamline the government and “eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy” to ensure tax dollars are used efficiently.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Florida version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), following the federal government’s steps to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse” but on the state level.