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FL S0664

FL S0664
Disaster Preparedness Tax Exemption


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Introduced
02/02/2017
In Committee
02/16/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing a sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property related to disaster preparedness during a specified period, etc.

AI Summary

This bill provides a sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property related to disaster preparedness during a specified period from May 30, 2017 through June 5, 2017. The exempted items include portable light sources, radios, tarps, generators, batteries, and other emergency supplies up to certain price limits. The tax exemption does not apply to sales within public lodging establishments, theme parks, entertainment complexes, or airports. The Department of Revenue is authorized to adopt emergency rules to implement the tax exemption, which expires on September 30, 2017. The bill also appropriates $290,580 in non-recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue to administer the tax exemption.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Commerce and Tourism (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7109 (Ch. 2017-36) (on 05/05/2017)

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