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FL S1406

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to fund veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs.

  • 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.

  • Limits annual reimbursement to $1,500 per retired law enforcement dog for eligible veterinary services, with no carryover of unused funds between years.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/27/2014
Criminal Justice3/4/2014

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