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FL S1130

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lee Constantine

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Local Government Revenue Intercept Act allowing local governments to authorize the Department of Revenue to intercept certain state revenues to replenish debt service reserves for local government bonds.

  • Defines interceptable revenues as communications services tax, local government half-cent sales tax, local option fuel taxes, and revenue sharing funds, with a specified priority order for interception.

  • Requires local governments to adopt a resolution or ordinance with nine specific authorizations and requirements, including proof that anticipated revenues will be at least 1.75 times the maximum annual debt service payment.

  • Allows trustee or paying agents to request interception with at least 60 days' written notice, and requires the Department of Revenue to intercept and transmit funds as specified.

  • Clarifies that bonds under an intercept program do not constitute a state obligation or debt, and prevents the state from repealing or amending the law in a manner that would harm bond purchasers, holders, and owners.

Legislative Description

Local Government Revenue Intercept Act [WPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/8/2010
Community Affairs1/20/2010

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