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FL S1768

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Miguel Diaz De La Portilla

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Local Option Fuel Tax Act" to clarify use of local option fuel tax revenues by counties and municipalities for transportation purposes.

  • Expands the definition of "transportation expenditures" to explicitly include installation, operation, maintenance, and repair activities for roadway drainage, street lighting, traffic control systems, and pavement markings.

  • Allows local governments to use fuel tax funds for operating and maintaining comprehensive roadway networks, including public transportation, equipment storage facilities, and bridge operations.

  • Authorizes fuel tax funds for debt service and capital expenditures related to road and sidewalk construction or reconstruction projects.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011, with severability clause protecting the act if any provision is found invalid.

Legislative Description

Local Option Fuel Taxes

Last Action

Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Transportation; Budget -SJ 540

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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