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FL H0127
Bill
Status
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jason Brodeur
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AI Summary
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Provides monthly distributions of $166,667 in sales tax revenue to a certified motorsports entertainment complex through the Department of Economic Opportunity.
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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.
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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.
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Restricts use of distributions to construction, debt service, infrastructure improvements related to the complex, and advertising/promotion programs designed to increase attendance or tourism.
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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