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HB 779: Economic Development

GENERAL BILL by Roach ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bell

Economic Development; Authorizes certain business located in counties affected by Hurricane Michael to submit request to DEO for economic recovery extension in lieu of tax refund claim; authorizes DEO to waive certain requirements during specified timeframe; requires DEO to state any waiver in writing; provides that certain businesses are eligible for specified tax refund payment; deletes provision relating to future expiration of certification for tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses.

Effective Date: 7/1/2020
Last Action: 3/14/2020 House - Died in Workforce Development and Tourism Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/25/2019 House • Filed
12/16/2019 House • Referred to Workforce Development and Tourism Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee -HJ 65
1/14/2020 House • Introduced -HJ 65
3/14/2020 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Workforce Development and Tourism Subcommittee