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FL H1067

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the short title from "Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission Act" to "Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission Act" by removing "County" from the title.

  • Modifies the Commission membership structure from the previous composition to include 2 County Commissioners, 2 City Council members, 1 Century Town representative, 2 at-large members, and 2 members appointed by FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance.

  • Expands member qualifications to include owners of real property interests in Escambia County, owners or shareholders of businesses located in Escambia County, in addition to freeholders and resident qualified electors.

  • Defines "Development" to include economic development, job creation, workforce development, and the increase of employment opportunities in addition to existing language about enhancement of economic environment and expansion of tax base.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

City of Pensacola and Escambia County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-177

7/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules4/12/2019
State Affairs3/20/2019
Workforce Development and Tourism Subcommittee3/14/2019
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/4/2019

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