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FL S1822

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Status

Engrossed

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to repeal the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-204) and replace it with reasonable, non-intrusive investor protection measures.

  • States that compliance costs with the act's extensive provisions are unnecessary and crippling, with disproportionate impact on smaller businesses.

  • Contends that the act discourages American businesses from listing on domestic stock exchanges, instead driving them to less-regulated markets in England.

  • Argues the act represents federal government intrusion that violates free market principles and has cost the industrial sector billions of dollars.

  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of Florida's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -SJ 765

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance1/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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