HB 103 repeals Florida's existing Chapter 205, which governed local business taxes, while creating new authority for municipalities to continue imposing their own business taxes measured by gross receipts. It specifically allows cities or counties that already levy such taxes to maintain them, revise the definition of "merchant" for tax purposes, but prohibits any changes to the tax rate. The bill affects local governments (not businesses directly) that currently impose business taxes, ensuring continuity for existing tax structures. Amendments to other statutes (like towing service rules) adjust references to reflect this repeal and new authority.
Local Business Taxes; Repealing provisions relating to local business taxes; authorizing certain municipalities to continue to impose a business tax; authorizing such municipalities to revise the definition of the term “merchant” in a specified manner, etc.
Local Business Taxes; Repealing provisions relating to local business taxes; authorizing certain counties to continue to impose a business tax; authorizing such counties to revise the definition of the term “merchant” in a specified manner; prohibiting such counties from revising a specified tax rate, etc.
CyberBay; Recognizing CyberBay as a designated cybersecurity and artificial intelligence innovation region within the Tampa Bay area, acknowledging Florida’s national leadership in cybersecurity readiness and digital defense, and affirming the importance of coordinated public-private partnerships to protect this state’s economic and digital security, etc.
This resolution recognizes the second Monday in October 2026 (October 10) as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Florida. It formally honors Native American history, cultures, and contributions without creating new policies or requirements. The bill directly affects Florida state recognition of this day, aligning with existing observances in other states and communities. It is a ceremonial resolution with no funding, regulatory, or operational changes.
Habitual Traffic Offender Designation; Citing this act as “Isaiah’s Law”; revising the definition of the term “habitual traffic offender”, etc.
Department of Health; Revising requirements for department approval of qualified physicians and medical directors of medical marijuana treatment centers; prohibiting medical marijuana treatment center cultivating, processing, or dispensing facilities from being located within a specified distance of parks, child care facilities, or facilities providing early learning services; creating the Neurofibromatosis Disease Grant Program within the department; revising duties of the department in administering the Early Steps Program; authorizing a registered nurse to delegate the administration of certain controlled substances to a home health aide for medically fragile children under certain circumstances, etc.
Naples Comprehensive Health; Congratulating Naples Comprehensive Health on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and celebrating its decades of services to the Naples community and Southwest Florida, etc.
This resolution designates September 15 to October 15, 2026, as "Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month" in Florida. It formally recognizes the cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, citing historical ties to Central American independence dates and Florida's demographic data (where 26% of residents identify as Hispanic/Latino). As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge this heritage period for public recognition.
HR 8115 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating Indian River County's 100th anniversary, marking its establishment on May 30, 1925. It honors the county's history, ecological significance (including the Indian River Lagoon), and contributions to Florida, recognizing its population growth and diverse communities. The resolution symbolically honors the county by directing that a copy be presented to the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. It has no policy impact or financial implications, as it is purely a commemorative gesture without new laws or requirements.
Taxation; Prohibiting counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, from levying certain special assessments against more than a specified square footage amount per recreational vehicle parking space or campsite; prohibiting a taxpayer from being assessed certain penalties or interest under certain circumstances; revising a specified finding that a taxing authority must make in order to elect not to exempt certain property from certain ad valorem taxation; providing that the provision of electricity to a consumer at an electric vehicle charging station shall be considered the retail sale of electricity, etc.
Speech and Debate Education; Designates Florida Speech & Debate Week annually in February; subject to legislative appropriation, establishing Florida Debate Initiative, Inc., (FDI) as statewide speech & debate organization that performs certain functions in support of Florida Civics & Debate Initiative (FCDI) in DOE; provides duties of FDI & FCDI.
