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FL H0937

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ray Rodrigues

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Florida ABLE Trust Fund within the State Board of Administration, funded by appropriations, governmental or private sources, and participation agreement payments.

  • Assets in the trust fund may only be expended for the Florida ABLE program and are exempt from section 17.57 investment requirements; may be invested pursuant to section 215.47.

  • Restricts use of trust fund assets solely for the Florida ABLE program and prohibits the state from loaning, transferring, or using assets for other purposes, though Florida ABLE, Inc. may invest in state bonds or obligations.

  • Establishes priority for asset expenditure: first for payments to designated beneficiaries, then for administration and operations costs of the Florida ABLE program.

  • Terminates the trust fund on October 1, 2019, unless terminated sooner, with review required before scheduled termination; takes effect contingent on passage of HB 935 or similar legislation by three-fifths vote in both houses.

Legislative Description

Trust Funds/Florida ABLE Trust Fund/State Board of Administration

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 644 (Ch. 2015-57), CS/SB 642 (Ch. 2015-56)

4/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services3/12/2015
Education Appropriations Subcommittee3/5/2015
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee3/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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