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FL H0567

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Finance and Tax Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts specified hurricane preparedness items from Florida sales and use tax during June 1-12, 2014.

  • Tax-exempt items include portable light sources ($20 or less), radios ($50 or less), tarpaulins ($50 or less), first-aid kits ($30 or less), ground anchor systems ($50 or less), fuel tanks ($25 or less), batteries ($30 or less), coolers ($30 or less), and portable generators ($750 or less).

  • Authorizes the Department of Revenue to adopt emergency rules to administer the tax exemption.

  • Appropriates $280,912 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue for administration purposes.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Hurricane Preparedness

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5601 (Ch. 2014-38)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2014
Economic Development And Tourism Subcommittee3/12/2014
Finance and Tax Subcommittee1/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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