Florida S0458 revises the authorized uses of tourist development tax revenues, including promoting tourism and funding public facilities.

Florida S0458 amends the authorized uses of tourist development tax revenues to include promoting tourism and funding public facilities. The bill specifies that tax revenues can be used for public facilities like convention centers, sports stadiums, and auditoriums, provided certain conditions are met. It also allows for the use of tax revenues for beach park facilities, zoological parks, and lifeguards on Gulf and Atlantic beaches. The bill sets a requirement that at least 20% of tax revenues must be spent on promoting tourism. The changes in the bill took effect on July 1, 2026.

Florida S0458 revises the authorized uses of tourist development tax revenues, including promoting tourism and funding public facilities.

Florida S0458 amends the authorized uses of tourist development tax revenues to include promoting tourism and funding public facilities. The bill specifies that tax revenues can be used for public facilities like convention centers, sports stadiums, and auditoriums, provided certain conditions are met. It also allows for the use of tax revenues for beach park facilities, zoological parks, and lifeguards on Gulf and Atlantic beaches. The bill sets a requirement that at least 20% of tax revenues must be spent on promoting tourism. The changes in the bill took effect on July 1, 2026.