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FL H0779

FL H0779
Economic Development


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Introduced
11/25/2019
In Committee
12/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to economic development; amending s. 288.106, F.S.; authorizing a qualified target industry business located in a county affected by Hurricane Michael to submit a request to the Department of Economic Opportunity for an economic recovery extension in lieu of a tax refund claim scheduled to be submitted during a specified timeframe; authorizing the department to waive certain requirements during a specified timeframe; requiring the department to state any waiver in writing; providing that certain businesses are eligible for a specified tax refund payment; defining the term "county affected by Hurricane Michael"; deleting obsolete provisions; deleting a provision relating to the future expiration of certification for the tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses; amending s. 189.033, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses. It allows businesses located in counties affected by Hurricane Michael to request an economic recovery extension in lieu of a scheduled tax refund claim, and allows the Department of Economic Opportunity to waive certain eligibility requirements for these businesses during a specified time period. The bill also defines the term "county affected by Hurricane Michael" and removes obsolete provisions related to the expiration of the tax refund program.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Workforce Development and Tourism Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)

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