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HB 991

Community and Economic Development

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Giallombardo

Florida economic development bill substituted with alternative version and laid on table, stalling legislative action in current session.

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Bill Summary · HB 991

Legislative bill overview

HB 991 is a Florida bill focused on community and economic development, sponsored by Representative Mike Giallombardo. The bill was substituted with CS/SB 110 on April 25, 2025, and subsequently laid on the table, effectively halting its progress in the current legislative session.

Why is this important

Economic development bills directly affect job creation, business incentives, infrastructure investment, and community revitalization efforts in Florida. The bill's current status (laid on table) means it will not advance further this session, but the underlying policy priorities may resurface in future legislative sessions or through alternative measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess what economic incentives or development mechanisms it would establish
  • Substitution and tabling: The replacement with CS/SB 110 and subsequent tabling suggest either legislative disagreement over the bill's content or strategic parliamentary maneuvering
  • Scope ambiguity: "Community and economic development" is broad and could encompass tax incentives, infrastructure spending, regulatory changes, or public-private partnerships—each with different fiscal and distributional implications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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