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FL S0332

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Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to waive all federal tax payments from individuals and businesses during any federal government shutdown until the executive and legislative branches agree on a budget.

  • Contends that taxpayers should not be required to pay federal taxes while government services are suspended and the IRS cannot provide tax assistance or process refunds.

  • Identifies the negative economic impacts of shutdowns, including furloughs of approximately 800,000 government employees and suspension of programs that individuals and businesses depend upon.

  • Stipulates that federal tax payment obligations should resume only after the government shutdown is resolved and services are fully restored.

  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Florida members of Congress.

Legislative Description

Federal Government Shutdown/Payment of Federal Taxes

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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