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FL S0594

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Travis Hutson

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate ordinances, regulations, or official actions of county or municipal governments that impact commerce when requested by one or more legislators alleging state law or State Constitution violations

  • Requires the Attorney General to report findings within 30 days to the Governor, Legislature, and Secretary of State; if a violation is found or likely occurred, the Attorney General must file a civil action in circuit court

  • Counties or municipalities found in violation must remedy the issue within 30 days as directed by court order, with the option to seek judicial review and a stay from the district court of appeal

  • Directs the Department of Revenue to withhold Revenue Sharing Act of 1972 funds and local government half-cent sales tax proceeds from non-compliant counties or municipalities that fail to remedy violations or appeal within the deadline

  • Provides an exception allowing withheld amounts needed for debt service on bonds or long-term obligations incurred before the violation, and redistributes withheld funds to other eligible local governments

Legislative Description

State Shared Revenues

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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