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FL H1365

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Alan Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts sales of energy-efficient products from Florida sales tax during a 4-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Thursday in October each year
  • Defines "energy-efficient products" as dishwashers, clothes washers, air conditioners, ceiling fans, fluorescent light bulbs, dehumidifiers, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, doors, or windows certified by EPA or Department of Energy as meeting Energy Star Program standards
  • Limits the tax exemption to products with a sales price of $1,500 or less per product purchased for noncommercial home or personal use
  • Excludes rentals, purchases for trade or business, and sales within theme parks, public lodging establishments, and airports from the tax exemption
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2011, and appropriates unspecified funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue for administration

Legislative Description

Tax on Sales, Use, and other Transactions

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy And Utilities Subcommittee3/14/2011

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