Impact Report 9: 2020 session likely to be extended

Impact Report 9: 2020 session likely to be extended
As lawmakers continue to debate over the details of the 2020 budget package, many signs are pointing to an extended 2020 legislative session. FICPA’s Governmental Affairs team has a new update on all of the bills that stand to impact the CPA profession, including new uncertainty around the deregulation package and sunset review legislation.
Also in this week’s IMPACT Report:
- Bill Tracking Updates
- New FICPA Podcast: Senator Joe Gruters
Sincerely
Justin Thames
Director of Governmental Affairs
Bill Tracking
SB474 – Deregulation of Professions and Occupations by Sen. Albritton
Status: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
SB126 – Sales and Use tax by Sen. Gruters
Status: Favorable by Finance and Tax; YEAS 8 NAYS 0. Now in Appropriations
SB616 – Background Screening by Rep. Powell
Status: Introduced – SJ 47
HB6021 – Corporate Income taxes by Rep. Eskamani
Status: Introduced – HJ 258
SB740 – Real Estate by Rep. Diaz
Status: Introduced- SJ 56
SB450 – Whistleblower’s Act by Sen. Brandes
Status: Introduced -SJ 34
HB707 – Legislative Review of Occupational Regulations by Rep. Renner
Status: Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations; Rules
HB1141 – Taxation of Real Property by Rep. Caruso
Status: Introduced -HJ 100
SB1140 – Public Accountancy by Sen. Gruters
Status: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
SB1526 – Food Donation Programs by Sen. Albritton
Status: Introduced -SJ 112
SB1238 – Regulatory Reform by Rep. Diaz
Status: Introduced -SJ 90
HB963 – Consumer Data Privacy by Rep. Santiago
Status: Introduced -HJ 83
HB7095 – Adoption of the Internal Revenue Code for Purposes of the Corporate Income Tax by Rep. Avila
Status: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/20
HB 7097 – Taxation by Rep. Avila
Status: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/20
Other Weekly News and Highlights:
New podcast! Director of Governmental Affairs, Justin Thames, speaks with FICPA member & State Senator Joe Gruters about his service in the Florida Senate, leadership positions, and key policy issues for the 2020 legislative session. LISTEN HERE!
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