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FL H0619

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Stafford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a local business tax credit for businesses that hire individuals previously convicted of a felony in Florida who have been released from confinement and remained continuously employed for at least 1 year
  • Credit amount equals the cost of the county or municipal business tax receipt or $1,000, whichever is lower, and may be taken only once per new employee
  • Tax credits apply to taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2017
  • Excludes individuals classified as violent career criminals, habitual felony offenders, habitual violent felony offenders, three-time violent felony offenders, sexual predators, or sexual offenders from eligibility
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Employment of Felons

Last Action

Died in Finance and Tax Committee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance And Tax11/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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