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FL S2020

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

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 that meet or exceed EPA and Department of Energy Energy Star Program requirements

  • Limits exemption to products priced at $1,500 or less purchased for noncommercial home or personal use

  • Excludes rentals, trade and business purchases, resale items, and sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, and airports from the exemption

  • Appropriates an unspecified amount (shown as $XXX,XXX) from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue for administration and authorizes the department to adopt rules; effective July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Environmental Preservation and Conservation3/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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