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FL S1114
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 125.0104 governing the tourist development tax and its authorized uses by counties
- Caps at $50 million annually the total tourist development tax revenues that must be spent on promoting and advertising tourism to satisfy the 40% spending requirement under subparagraph 6.d.
- Under current law, counties using tourist development tax revenues for public facilities must spend at least 40% of all collected revenues on tourism promotion with no dollar cap; the bill adds a $50 million annual ceiling on that obligation
- The change specifically affects the precondition counties must meet to use tourist development tax revenues for major public capital improvements (transportation, sewer, drainage, potable water, pedestrian facilities) intended to increase tourist-related business
- Effective date is July 1, 2025; sponsored by Senator Smith
Legislative Description
Tourist Development Tax
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism
6/16/2025
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