2015 FAC Legislative Day Legislative Briefing. FAC Legislative Team March 26, 2015

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1 2015 FAC Legislative Day Legislative Briefing FAC Legislative Team March 26, 2015

2 FAC Legislative Team Lisa Hurley Legislative Director Stephen James Agriculture and Environmental Tiffany Henderson Sr. Legislative Assistant Orlando Garcia Legislative Analyst Susan Harbin Health & Human Services Eric Poole Federal, Growth Management, Transportation, Affordable Housing & Economic Development Davin Suggs Finance & Tax & Economic Development Laura Youmans Public Safety & Administration 3/26/2015 2

3 2015 Session Communications 1. Weekly Lobbyists Conference Calls- 4:00 p.m. 2. Weekly Boots on the Ground Lobbyists Meetings 7:30 a.m. Capitol 3. FAC Executive Committee Conference Calls- 9:30 a.m. 4. Legislative Executive Committee Conference Calls- 10 a.m. 5. Weekly Legislative Reporting - Fridays: Legislative Bulletin, Significant Bill Summaries 6. FAC Legislative Alerts - As Issues Arise 7. FAC Advocacy Website 3/26/2015 3

4 Juvenile Secure Detention Policy Statement SUPPORT the state taking full responsibility for funding and operation of detention facilities serving juveniles, both for pre-disposition and postdisposition days and implementing juvenile justice reform, as recommended by the Detention Cost Share Proviso Workgroup. In the alternative, SUPPORT funding for the secure detention as upheld by Florida s courts. SUPPORT allowing counties to pay actual costs on a monthly reimbursement basis. SUPPORT initiatives which reduce juvenile detention through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services. 3/26/ FAC 2015 Legislative Day 2015 FAC Priorities Legislative Outlook SB 1414 (Sen. Bradley) 60/40 split No repayment HB 5201 (Rep. Metz) 57/43 No repayment Claw back provision FAC Position 50/50 split w/ repayment

5 2015 FAC Priorities Medicaid Cap Policy Statement SUPPORT establishing a cap on growth in the individual county Medicaid costs under s , F.S. to address the anticipated cost shifts that result from the transition to a Medicaid enrollee based cost-sharing system. Legislative Outlook Concept proposed: 3 % percent cap on annual growth; enrollment formula otherwise remains unchanged Projected growth: Total county contribution: approximately 1.37% Total state Medicaid expenditures: approximately 2.7% Cap buy down amounts for FY 16 3 percent: $4.6 million Goal is to resolve issue during the budget process 3/26/2015 5

6 2015 FAC Priorities Tax Reform Policy Statement SUPPORT tax reform measures that simplify administration and provide an economic boost to Florida s taxpayers while at the same time considering and minimizing the collective and cumulative negative impact on local revenues Communications Services Taxes Sales Tax Exemption on Commercial Leases Property Taxes Recapture Provision Local Discretionary Revenue Flexibility Legislative Outlook Communications Services Taxes SB 110 by Sen. Hukill Included In House Tax Cut Plan Sales Tax Exemption on Commercial Leases SB 140 by Sen. Hukill Included In House Tax Cut Plan House Tax Cut Plan- $690 million Fiscal impact to counties: $9.72 million non recurring; $26.4 million recurring 3/26/2015 6

7 2015 FAC Priorities Economic Development *New Policy Statement SUPPORT legislation that preserves the state and local financial partnership in economic development programs designed to replace former enterprise zones. SUPPORT legislation that would enhance the current incentives program to support and incentivize local governments to create and maintain a more sustainable and competitive physical and financial environment for attracting film, television, digital and new media related entertainment production in the State of Florida that promotes and is tied to infrastructure and workforce education in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. 3/26/ Legislative Outlook Enterprise Zones SB 1030 Sen. Detert HB 7067 Rep. Oliva Film HB 431 Rep. Miller SB 1046 Sen. Detert

8 2015 FAC Priorities Amendment 1 Implementation Policy Statement SUPPORT a balanced distribution of funds for land acquisition and for water quality and quantity projects throughout the state, with equitable allocation irrespective of a project s urban or rural nature, or its coastal or inland location. SUPPORT land acquisitions of less than fee simple interest, thus reducing the cost to taxpayers while generating revenue, and allowing property owners to continue certain uses with negotiable terms. SUPPORT an acquisition policy that involves local government participation in priority assessment and community impact. 3/26/ Legislative Outlook The Great Debate: Funding Priorities, and Allowable Uses Impact to Other Doc Stamp Programs Infrastructure bills: SB 576; SB 578;580;SB 582; SB 584 ; SB Sen. Dean HB 1291/1293/1295- Rep. Boyd Major differences b/t House & Senate on funding for land acquisitions, local water projects and beach renourishment

9 2015 Emerging Issues Health & Human Services Sober Homes EMS HB 21/SB 326 HB 681/SB 516 Behavioral Health SB 1338; HB 1005; SB 1462 Homelessness HB 379/SB 1500 IGTs / Low Income Pool Agricultural & Environmental Springs HB 7003/SB 918 Administration FRS SB 7042 Relocation of Utilities HB 391/SB 896 Growth Management Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) HB 579/SB 562 Sector Plans (Growth Mgt.) PCS 933/SB 832 Property Rights (Bert Harris) HB383/SB 284 3/26/2015 9

10 2015 Emerging Issues Finance & Tax Value Adjustment Boards HB 695/SB 972 Transportation TNCs (Uber, Lyft) HB 817/SB 1326;SB 1298 Red Light Cameras SB 1184/HB 7071 Public Safety Civil Citations HB 99/SB 928 Body Cameras HB 57/SB 248 Drones HB 649/SB 766 Medical Marijuana SB 7066 Safe Havens HB 323/SB 286 Sentencing Inmates to Jails HB 5203; ~$5 million House 3/26/

11 Federal Program Policy Statements Waters of the United States (WOTUS): SUPPORT legislation that clarifies that local streets, gutters, and human-made ditches are excluded from the definition of Waters of the U.S., while also requiring federal agencies to consult with state and local officials to identify which waters should be federally regulated and which should be left to the states. MAP-21 Reauthorization: SUPPORT passage of a new surface transportation authorization bill that provides long-term funding certainty, restores solvency to the Highway Trust Fund, and continues to distribute at least 92% of all highway funds to the state by formula. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reform : FAC SUPPORTS legislative efforts, policies and programs that ensure all property owners can receive affordable flood insurance within a program framework that helps the NFIP become financially stable. Legislative Outreach February 24 th and 25 th Congressional visits in Washington D.C. 3/26/

12 Friday, May 1, 2015 SINE DIE 3/26/

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