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FL H0341

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Education Appropriations Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum dormitory capacity from 100 to 300 beds for Florida College System institutions located in municipalities designated as areas of critical state concern with building permit allocation systems

  • Prohibits the use of state funds and tuition/fee revenues for construction, debt service payments, maintenance, or operation of these dormitories

  • Bans bond financing for any additional dormitories constructed after July 1, 2016

  • Requires dormitories to have hurricane evacuation plans mandating all occupants evacuate 48 hours before tropical force winds, with transportation provided

  • Allows dormitory construction up to 45 feet in height if consistent with the local comprehensive plan

Legislative Description

Public Educational Facilities

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 576 (Ch. 2016-32)

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2016
Education Appropriations Subcommittee10/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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