A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills. But some plans are running into political opposition driven by concerns about funding cuts to governments and schools. Experts compare the moment to past tax revolts like California’s Proposition 13. On Tuesday, Georgia lawmakers rejected a constitutional amendment after most Democrats opposed it. In Florida, the state House backs a plan to phase out some property taxes, but state Senate leaders say they'd prefer more modest cuts. Like Georgia, other states are exploring shifting from property taxes to sales taxes. But experts say that it can hit low-income residents harder and leave some governments short on revenue.