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FL H0127

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jason Brodeur

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides monthly distributions of $166,667 in sales tax revenue to a certified motorsports entertainment complex through the Department of Economic Opportunity.

  • Limits certification to only one motorsports entertainment complex in the state, with facilities required to have at least 50,000 fixed seats and meet requirements including $250 million+ construction costs and projected annual attendance exceeding 100,000.

  • Requires applicant complex to demonstrate annual tax revenues of at least $2 million and that local government owns the land or facility, with municipal or county certification that the application serves a public purpose.

  • Restricts use of distributions to construction, debt service, infrastructure improvements related to the complex, and advertising/promotion programs designed to increase attendance or tourism.

  • Authorizes the Auditor General to audit expenditures and notify the Department of Revenue if funds are improperly spent, allowing the department to pursue recovery under tax assessment laws; effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Motorsports Entertainment Complexes

Last Action

Died in Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Economic Development And Tourism Subcommittee11/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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