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FL S1030

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Detert

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Community Creative Grant Program within the Department of Economic Opportunity to provide grants to local governments for economic development projects that are not eligible for other state incentives

  • Limits individual project grants to no more than 10% of total annual appropriations, with projects eligible to receive funding for a maximum of 5 consecutive fiscal years

  • Requires projects to be new or innovative enterprises that create jobs, increase average wages, expand the property tax base, or provide tangible community benefits

  • Prohibits grant funds from being used for businesses or sports teams relocating within Florida or for matching funds required by other state or federal incentive programs

  • Mandates effectiveness studies by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability and the Office of Economic and Demographic Research, with reports due by January 15, 2019, and includes a sunset date of June 30, 2020

Legislative Description

Community Creative Grant Program

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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