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FL S0208
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a $166,667 monthly sales tax distribution to a single motorsports entertainment complex certified by the Department of Economic Opportunity under section 212.20.
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Establishes certification criteria for motorsports complexes, including: minimum 50,000 fixed seats, projected annual paid attendance exceeding 100,000 persons, projected annual tax revenues of at least $2 million, construction costs exceeding $250 million, and applicant funding more than half of improvement costs.
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Requires independent verification that the complex is sanctioned by a recognized motorsports sanctioning body and demonstrates projected tax revenue generation.
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Restricts certified complexes from receiving both state sales tax distributions under section 212.20 and local option funding under section 218.64(3) simultaneously.
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Authorizes the Auditor General to audit expenditures of distributions and notify the Department of Revenue to pursue recovery of improperly spent funds; distributions continue for up to 30 years unless otherwise specified.
Legislative Description
Motorsports Entertainment Complexes
Last Action
Died in Messages
5/2/2014