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FL H0551

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

George Moraitis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces Florida's aviation fuel excise tax from 6.9 cents to 3.3 cents per gallon, effective July 1, 2019
  • Extends eligibility deadline to July 1, 2016 for air carriers offering transcontinental jet service to qualify for tax refunds/credits if they increased Florida workforce by more than 1,000% and added 250+ full-time equivalent positions since January 1, 1996
  • Repeals the air carrier workforce tax refund provision effective July 1, 2019, when the lower tax rate takes effect
  • Maintains tax exemptions for aviation fuel sold to accredited Florida colleges and universities for flight training programs
  • Applies the reduced 3.3-cent rate to kerosene and aviation gasoline in addition to jet fuel

Legislative Description

Aviation Fuel Taxes

Last Action

Died in Finance and Tax Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7099 (Ch. 2016-220)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance And Tax12/2/2015
Economic Development And Tourism Subcommittee11/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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