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FL H0219
Bill
Status
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Santiago
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AI Summary
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Exempts admissions to Major League Soccer all-star games from sales and use tax, along with other professional sports championship events including NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL all-star games.
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Adds Major League Soccer to the definition of "league" under professional sports franchise certification requirements, allowing MLS franchises to qualify for facility certification.
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Increases the maximum number of professional sports facilities that can be certified from eight to nine, with one certification specifically reserved for a new Major League Soccer franchise.
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Prohibits previously certified applicants who received funding from obtaining additional certifications for franchises or facilities that already served as the basis for a prior certification.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Professional Sports Franchises
Last Action
Died in Economic Affairs Committee
5/3/2013