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FL H1345

Taxpayers' Rights Advocate


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Introduced
01/08/2018
In Committee
01/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises supervisory authority over taxpayers' rights advocate within DOR; provides that taxpayers' rights advocate may be removed from office only by Chief Inspector General; requires taxpayers' rights advocate to furnish an annual report; provides for appointment of taxpayers' rights advocate by Chief Inspector General.

AI Summary

This bill revises the supervisory authority over the taxpayers' rights advocate within the Department of Revenue (DOR). The taxpayers' rights advocate will now be under the general supervision of the agency head for administrative purposes but will report to the Chief Inspector General and can only be removed from office by the Chief Inspector General. The bill also requires the taxpayers' rights advocate to furnish an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Chief Inspector General, which must include information on the advocate's objectives, complaints filed, resolutions or outstanding issues, and recommendations for administrative or legislative action. Additionally, the bill provides for the appointment of the taxpayers' rights advocate by the Chief Inspector General.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)

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