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FL H1437

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Economic Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases initial commissioner compensation from $9,500 to $16,000 per annum, with annual adjustments of up to 3 percent by majority commission vote.
  • Requires commissioner salaries to be funded from operating revenues of the port district and prohibits funding from ad valorem tax revenues.
  • Requires foreign trade zones to comply with federal laws and be located within Palm Beach County corporate limits, with trade zone operations maintained within port district boundaries.
  • Requires county or municipal government approval for any foreign trade zone site established outside port district boundaries.
  • Requires private owner-operators of foreign or domestic trade zones to provide comprehensive general liability insurance and indemnity agreements as determined by the Port of Palm Beach District.

Legislative Description

Port of Palm Beach District, Palm Beach County

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Federal Affairs2/19/2016
Economic Affairs2/1/2016
Local Government Affairs Subcommittee1/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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