Florida Gov. Crist Signs Disaster Response Legislation (special rights for churches, non-profits)

Senate Bill 2482 – Relating to Tax Administration
Florida Governor Crist Signs Disaster Response Legislation
Mon, 08/06/2007 - 11:01 — admin

August 1, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE – Florida Governor Charlie Crist today ceremonially signed two bills to provide aid to Floridians preparing for and recovering from natural disasters. Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp visited hurricane preparation and recovery sites in Southeast Florida.

Senate Bill 2482 – Relating to Tax Administration

Governor Crist was joined by Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis) and Pastor Larry Lynn at the Lady Lake Church of God to ceremonially sign Senate Bill 2482. The legislation provides $1.2 million in tax relief to residents whose homes were destroyed by the tornadoes of December 25, 2006, and February 2, 2007, as well as to the victims of the 2004 hurricanes.

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In addition, the bill makes vacant land, owned by tax-exempt organizations and prepared to be used as a house of worship, exempt from property taxes.

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Governor Crist visited the Martin County Emergency Operations Center to ceremonially sign House Bill 449 which increases the penalty for burglaries and thefts committed during a declared state of emergency. Governor Crist was joined by bill sponsors Senator Dave Aronberg (D-Fort Myers) and Representative William Snyder (R-Stuart).

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