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FL S1406
Bill
Status
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
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Creates the Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to fund veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs.
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Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to contract with a nonprofit organization that has held 501(c)(3) exempt status for at least 5 years and is dedicated to protection or care of retired law enforcement dogs.
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Limits annual reimbursement to $1,500 per retired law enforcement dog for eligible veterinary services, with no carryover of unused funds between years.
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Appropriates $300,000 in recurring General Revenue Fund dollars beginning in fiscal year 2014-2015 for the program, with a maximum fund balance cap of $400,000.
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Requires valid documentation from the law enforcement agency verifying the dog's service and a valid veterinary invoice to process reimbursement claims.
Legislative Description
Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs
Last Action
Died in Appropriations
5/2/2014