May 2009 - Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Inc.

JUNE 18, 2009
TBA
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
As the dust settles from Florida’s 2009 Regular Legislative Session,
FYBA evaluates the results of the session with an eye to the future.
There were a few key issues that captured our attention this year.
The FYBA joined efforts with the Marine Industries of South Florida
to support efforts to extend the “10 to 90” day tax exemption provision
for non-resident boat buyers to remain in Florida waters. The
extension to “180” days was approved by the Florida Legislature in
the final days of the session. The FYBA helped fund the needed
study and data collection required in order to convince the
Legislature that the 180 day extension will have a “no-cost” impact
on Florida’s budget and support the broader marine industry.
The FYBA opened a new chapter of our public affairs agenda. As
FYBA strategized on the best approach to improve the competitive
conditions facing Florida’s brokers and dealers, Representative Tom
Grady (R), Naples, introduced a bold measure that would place a
sales tax cap on boat sales in Florida. While we recognized the
political hurdles ahead, the FYBA hired 3 highly skilled lobbyists to
work closely with Rep. Grady, Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff (R), Ft.
Lauderdale, and other co-sponsors as this issue gained unanimous bipartisan
support and passed the Florida House of Representatives.
COMPANY CONTACT PHONE
BOAT NAME TYPE YEAR
LENGTH BEAM DRAFT ASKING PRICE
I, do hereby authorize the marina to charge the
following credit card for dockage, tax and incidental charges.
Circle one: AMEX MC VISA
CARD# EXP. DATE
CARD HOLDER NAME AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
The Florida Senate, however, was unable to address this and many
other initiatives as the clock ran out for the 2009 Regular 60 Day
Session May 1, 2009.
Just to put things into perspective, reportedly the Florida Legislature
typically passes 450 bills during the 60 day annual Legislative session.
This year, of the 2367 measures introduced (Resolutions,
General Bills, Local Bills, etc.), only 238 passed the Legislature.
Even with the success in the Florida House the realization of what
more needs to be done has become clear. The importance of reliable
data, political involvement, building coalitions and an educational
effort will be needed for a complete public policy agenda.
We hope to build on our experience and will enlist the FYBA membership
as we develop a legislative agenda for the future goals &
benefits of our membership.
FYBA Legislative Committee
Jeff Erdmann – Jason Dunbar – Georges Bourgoignie
Bruce Schattenburg - President