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FL S0658

Tourist Development Tax


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Introduced
10/26/2017
In Committee
11/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing counties imposing the tax to use the tax revenues, under certain circumstances, for specified purposes and costs relating to public facilities, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends the law to authorize counties imposing the tourist development tax to use the tax revenues for additional purposes, including acquiring, constructing, or financing public facilities within the county or subcounty district that are needed to increase tourist-related business activities. The bill defines "public facilities" as major capital improvements with a life expectancy of 5 or more years, such as transportation, sanitation, water, and pedestrian infrastructure. The bill allows these public facilities to be operated through service contracts and leases with experts or entities with the financial capability to operate such facilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations (on 03/10/2018)

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