H5501

Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions

Chamber Passed·5/12/26
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Florida H5501 revises documentary stamp tax distributions, affecting the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and the Florida Rail.

Florida H5501 amends the distribution of documentary stamp tax proceeds, affecting the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and the Florida Rail Enterprise. The bill specifies that if the authority becomes responsible for maintaining and dispatching the South Florida Rail Corridor, $15 million will be allocated for operations, maintenance, and dispatch, and $27.1 million for operating assistance and maintenance. If not, $13.3 million will be allocated for operations and $17.3 million for assistance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 103–3 · May 12
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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History

May 12

House

Read 1st time

May 12

House

Added to Second Reading Calendar

May 12

House

Read 2nd time