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FL H0887

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Erik Fresen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Major League Soccer to the definition of "league" for professional sports franchise certification purposes in Florida.

  • Increases the maximum number of facilities the Department of Economic Opportunity may certify from 8 to 10 for new or retained professional sports franchises.

  • Reserves 2 of the 10 available facility certifications specifically for new Major League Soccer franchises.

  • Prohibits applicants previously certified and funded under this section from receiving additional certifications for the same franchise or facility.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Professional Sports Franchises

Last Action

Died in Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Economic Development And Tourism Subcommittee2/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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