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FL H0711

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ellyn Bogdanoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps the maximum sales and use tax collected on any boat sale in Florida at $18,000, regardless of the boat's purchase price
  • Cited as the "Florida Maritime Full Employment Act"
  • Amends section 212.05, Florida Statutes, relating to sales, storage, and use tax
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010
  • Legislative findings state Florida's maritime industry employs over 220,000 people and that current tax policy encourages purchasers to buy boats in other jurisdictions, resulting in lost revenue and jobs

Legislative Description

Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions

Last Action

Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1752 (Ch. 2010-147)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council3/26/2010
Finance & Tax Council1/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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