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FL H0745

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Wengay Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a sales and use tax exemption for persons who have completed all criminal sanctions for a felony conviction and made full restitution to victims, but whose civil rights have not yet been restored under Florida Statute 940.05.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to issue an identification card to eligible persons that certifies their entitlement to the sales tax exemption.

  • Exemption applies to sales or leases made directly to qualifying individuals and must comply with departmental rules and documentation requirements.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Persons with Felony Convictions

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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