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FL H1149

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Nick DiCeglie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local governments must post voting records on tax increases and new tax-supported debt issuances on their websites, with a 4-year history required by October 1, 2023

  • County property appraisers must maintain websites showing proposed property tax notices and millage rate history for each parcel, with a 4-year history required by October 2022

  • Public hearings required at least 14 days before any vote on tax increases or new tax-supported debt exceeding 5 years, with newspaper advertising requirements including quarter-page minimum ads in 18-point font

  • Local governments must conduct debt affordability analyses before issuing new tax-supported debt, including 5-year historical ratios and 2-year projections

  • Counties and municipalities must report economic development incentives over $25,000 to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research by January 15 annually, classified into three categories: direct financial incentives, general business assistance, and recruitment/retention efforts

Legislative Description

Local Government Fiscal Transparency

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/5/2020
State Affairs1/27/2020
Ways and Means Committee1/21/2020
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee1/13/2020

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