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FL H0363

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wallace Aristide

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends s. 163.360, Florida Statutes, to authorize community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) to use up to 20% of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for business support services when carrying out approved redevelopment plans
  • Eligible business support services include rent payments for small businesses for periods of 6 months or less, professional training and workshops, and business recruitment and retention efforts
  • Permits CRAs to issue direct loans and develop programs to attract new businesses using the designated TIF funds
  • Authorizes emergency grants and assistance to small businesses during declared emergencies as defined by s. 252.34(4)
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Community Redevelopment Plans

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee2/12/2025

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