Most everyone should know of the excellent job the Fl. Senate has done for this years budget session. They passed Casino Gambling on Seminole Indian land. They passed a Jobs Bill that contains SB1430 which states that: There will be a Funding of Allocations to Film Producers of $75 milluion each yr. over a 3 yr. period. At a Tax Rebate of 20%. There will also be improvements in Education and other areas. They worked as busy as Bees to come up with a smart and much needed budget that will bring work back to Fl. and increase much needed Tax dollars that will be a result of more people working. The Senate passed this budget unanimously. That's what I call bi-partisanship.
Then there is our State House of Representatives. Stephen Precourt starts out with a Bill that mirrors Senator Haridoplos's Bill. Then Precourt has a vision. That vision is to keep Gay characters out of Fl. Films shot in Fl. Pretty much telling Movie Producers how to produce their Films. That rocket blew up before it left the ground. That's when the House's Tax & Finance Committee suddenly decided that maybe $75 Mil./yr. is too much. Let's start out with $55mil for the 1st yr., 50 the 2nd, and 27mil the 3rd, 4th, 5th.....and...whatever...years. Had they made this as their initial proposal, then their point about tough times would make more sense. However, with all considered; The timing reeks of retaliation. The House also has not approved Casino Gambling on Seminole land in their budget. Such an approval would immediately bring in 415 million dollars to our States empty Coffers. They also want to cut and slash education...AGAIN! Oh, by the way! Guess what? The House budget was strictly passed among party lines. 74 to 44. The House does'nt have the teamwork that the Senate has.
I am Happily surprised with our State Senate for their diligence and workmanship. Special Kudos to Senator Mike Haridopolos; who authored SB1430 and Don Gaetz; who authored the Jobs Bill. The Fl. Senate has shown us all that they GET IT! Alas our poor and lackluster House...does not.
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