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FL H7213

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Eric Eisnaugle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Florida Infrastructure Fund Partnership as a private limited partnership managed by the Florida Opportunity Fund to raise investment capital and invest in infrastructure projects statewide, with total principal investments capped at $350 million.

  • Establishes the Florida Infrastructure Investment Trust to issue certificates to investment partners that are redeemable for state tax credits worth up to $350 million total, contingent on the partnership's performance.

  • Allows investment partners to elect at the partnership's maturity date to receive a tax credit, have their certificate sold by the trust, or maintain their investment; tax credits may be applied against state sales, corporate income, or insurance premium taxes within 7 years.

  • Limits annual tax credit claims to $87.5 million multiplied by a fraction based on individual credit amounts, and restricts partnerships from investing with companies on state scrutiny lists or more than 20 percent of capital in any single project.

  • Requires the partnership to submit annual reports detailing investment activities, job creation, and benefits to the state; prohibits pledging state credit or taxing power; and exempts certificates and tax credits from securities regulations.

Legislative Description

Capital Formation for Infrastructure Projects

Last Action

Died in Messages

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance & Tax Council4/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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