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These are bills currently being considered in the Florida legislature.

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Limiting the scope and exercise of federal power

Limiting the Scope and Exercise of Federal Power: Urges Congress to honor provisions of U. S. Constitution & U. S. Supreme Court case law which limit scope & exercise of federal power.

Read entire bill here:  http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0019__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0019&Session=2010

 

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Commercial launch zone tax incentives

Commercial Launch Zone Tax Incentives: Establishes credits against corporate income tax for taxpayers that create or provide investments for spaceflight projects; provides definitions; establishes eligibility requirements for tax credits; allows for carryforward of tax credits; provides application & certification requirements; requires OTTED to determine eligibility of taxpayers; provides for expiration & renewal of taxpayer’s eligibility for tax credits; provides for administration & auditing of tax credits by DOR; requires return & deposit of tax credits under certain circumstances; requires OTTED to consult with Space Florida & adopt rules for tax credit applications & certifications; authorizes DOR to adopt rules for tax administration, claims & transfers of tax credits, auditing, & reporting; requires annual report to Governor & Legislature; revises OTTED’s duties to include administration of tax credits created by act; revises legislative intent of order for applying tax credits.

Read entire bill here: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0133__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0133&Session=2010

 

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Use of an electronic wireless communications devices while driving

Use of an Electronic Wireless Communications Device While Driving: Prohibits operation of moving motor vehicle while reading, manually writing or typing, or sending message on electronic wireless communications device; provides exceptions & penalties.

Read entire bill here: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0041__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0041&Session=2010

 

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Florida unborn victims of violence act

Offenses Against Unborn Children: Designates act “Florida Unborn Victims of Violence Act”; defines term “unborn child” for purposes of vehicular homicide; revises terminology to refer to “unborn child” rather than “viable fetus”; provides construction; provides that certain offenses relating to killing of unborn child by injury to mother do not require specified knowledge or intent.

Read entire bill here:  http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0141__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0141&Session=2010

 

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