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FL S0622

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bill Montford

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "project" under the Higher Educational Facilities Financing Act to include a comprehensive list of structures and facilities used by higher education institutions
  • Includes dormitories, housing facilities, dining halls, student unions, administration and academic buildings, libraries, laboratories, research facilities, classrooms, athletic facilities, and health care facilities
  • Adds related structures useful for instruction, research, or institutional operations, including parking facilities, equipment, and machinery necessary for facility operation
  • Excludes consumable items such as books, fuel, and supplies that result in current operating charges
  • Maintains authority for institutions of higher education to take loans in anticipation of tuition revenues, effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Higher Education Facilities Financing

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 461 (Ch. 2015-113)

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/2/2015
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/17/2015
Higher Education2/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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