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FL S2420

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Haridopolos

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces existing state revenue limit based on Florida personal income growth with a new limit tied to 2010-2011 fiscal year revenues adjusted annually for inflation and population change combined.

  • Requires two-thirds voter approval before the state can impose new taxes, fees, assessments, or charges for services.

  • Directs revenues exceeding the revenue limit to the budget stabilization fund first, then to a separate cash reserve; excess revenues may only be spent with two-thirds legislative vote or for tax relief.

  • Permits emergency taxes only when the Governor declares a state of emergency and the legislature approves by two-thirds vote, but excludes economic conditions and revenue shortfalls from emergency definitions.

  • Requires two-thirds voter approval before the state can incur multi-year debt or financial obligations without adequate cash reserves pledged for all future fiscal years.

Legislative Description

State Revenues/Voter Approval New Taxes and Fees [WPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Finance and Tax

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance and Tax4/8/2010
Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/30/2010
Community Affairs3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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