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FL H0229

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 717.108, Florida Statutes, to redefine unclaimed utility deposits as those remaining unclaimed for more than 1 year after service termination
  • Requires utilities to deposit unclaimed deposits annually into the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Department of Community Affairs (or its successor agency)
  • Directs deposited funds to supplement the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for assisting low-income households with home heating and cooling bills
  • Specifies that funds shall be administered through local provider agencies that manage the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
  • Effective date of July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Unclaimed Deposits Held by Utilities

Last Action

Died in Energy and Utilities Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Energy And Utilities Subcommittee10/17/2011

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