The Fl. Senate threw one past me again. I missed the memo. I did not know, until recently, that the Senate allocations were reduced from the Haridopolos Bill. Lowered from $75mil/ea.yr over 3 yrs. to $ 20mil over 5 yrs. If Don Gaetz's Bill would become law, the first $20mil. would be gone in 2 months. The $25 million, that we had 3 yrs ago was gone in 3 months.
Just as I was feeling bad for doubting our State Senate, they lift my spirits for doubting them.
The House passed a better proposal. $55mil/ 1st yr., 50/2nd, 27/ 3rd 4th and 5th yrs. That is probably the best they can do and it is a Giant step toward getting Film Tax Rebate Incentives where they need to be.
The Senate is on break until April 15th. Tax deadline. Appropriate is'nt it? You could also call it a Tax Rebate Deadline for the Film budget. Their will be members of the House that will be encouraging Senators to support the House Bill.
We should not back off of our efforts to contact our State Senators. This is not over until the Governor puts his signature on the final Bill that is put before him. This is not a time to quit. This is a time for our heaviest outpouring of support for HB697. Please contact your State Senator that represents your voting district. You can go to www.myflorida.com to find the Senate branch and then click on the Senate member that represents you. Don't stop now. This is not over.
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