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FL H7115

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Patronis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 288.075, Florida Statutes to save public record exemptions for information held by economic development agencies from repeal under the Open Government Sunset Review Act.

  • Exempts plans, intentions, or interests of private corporations, partnerships, or persons to locate, relocate, or expand business activities in Florida for 12 months after a confidentiality request is made, with possible 12-month extension if business is still actively considering relocation.

  • Exempts information when a final project order for a signed economic development agreement is issued for 180 days after issuance, until a specified date, or until disclosure occurs, whichever is first.

  • Permits disclosure of aggregate tax amounts paid by all businesses participating in economic incentive programs in annual incentives reports.

  • Information about specific businesses becomes public 180 days after a final project order is issued, including business name, jobs committed/created, tax refunds awarded, and anticipated wages.

Legislative Description

OGSR/Economic Development Agencies

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -HJ 1246

3/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Tourism3/5/2012
State Affairs2/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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