Cabinet Affairs |
DECEMBER 12, 1995
AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 1. Request approval of the minutes of November 29, 1995. (Attachment 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 2. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed amendments of Rule Section 12A-1.014, Florida Administrative Code, proposed repeal of Rule Sections 12A-1.099, 12A-1.100, 12A-1.101, 12A-1.102, Florida Administrative Code, and proposed creation of Rule Section 12A-1.107, Florida Administrative Code. (Attachment 2) 12A-1.014 Refunds and Credits for Tax Paid on Returned Merchandise and Exempt Sales 12A-1.099 Credit Against Tax for Job Creation in Enterprise Zones 12A-1.100 Building Materials Used in the Rehabilitation of Real Property Located in an Enterprise Zone 12A-1.101 Business Property Used in an Enterprise Zone 12A-1.102 Electrical Energy Used in an Enterprise Zone 12A-1.107 Enterprise Zone Program The proposed amendments and repeals are needed to delete language relating to the Enterprise Zone Program that expired December 31, 1994. Proposed Rule 12A- 1.107, F.A.C., is needed to clarify the manner in which sales tax credit and exemptions will be implemented and to conform the rules to the 1994 statutory revisions governing the Enterprise Zone Program which began July 1, 1995. RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 3. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed repeal of Rule Sections 12C-1.0181, 12C-1.0182, 12C-1.0183, Florida Administrative Code, proposed creation of Rule Section 12C-1.0188, Florida Administrative Code, and proposed amendments to Rule Section 12C-1.051, Florida Administrative Code. (Attachment 3) 12C-1.0181 Enterprise Zone Jobs Credit 12C-1.0182 Enterprise Zone Property Tax Credit 12C-1.0183 Community Contribution Tax Credit 12C-1.0188 Enterprise Zone Program 12C-1.051 Forms The proposed repeals are needed to delete language relating to the Enterprise Zone Program which expired June 30, 1994. Proposed Rule 12C-1.0188 clarifies the statutory provisions and conforms the rules to the revisions governing the Enterprise Zone Program which began July 1, 1995. The proposed amendments adopt forms required by the Enterprise Zone Program and deletes obsolete forms. RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 4. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed amendments of Rule Chapter 12B-5, Florida Administrative Code, Part IV Tax on Pollutants. (Attachment 4) 12B-5.303 Definitions 12B-5.307 Liability of Tax 12B-5.311 Sales Documentation 12B-5.315 Rate of Tax 12B-5.321 Penalties and Interest 12B-5.325 Refunds and Credits 12B-5.331 Exports 12B-5.333 Public Use Forms The proposed amendments are designed to remove repetitive language; provide further clarification to certain sections; update sections to conform to statutory change; and remove language that is outdated. RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 5. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed amendments of Rule Section 12B-8.001, Florida Administrative Code, and proposed repeal of Rule Sections 12B-8.008, 12B-8.009, 12B-8.010, 12B-8.011, 12B- 8.012, 12B-8.013, and 12B-8.014, Florida Administrative Code. (Attachment 5) 12B-8.001 Premium Tax; Rate and Computation 12B-8.008 "Life Insurance", "Life Insurer" Defined 12B-8.009 "Disability Insurance" Defined 12B-8.010 "Property Insurance" Defined 12B-8.011 "Casualty Insurance" Defined 12B-8.012 "Surety Insurance" Defined 12B-8.013 "Marine", "Wet Marine" and "Transportation" Insurance Defined 12B-8.014 "Title Insurance" Defined The purpose of the proposed amendments of Rule 12B- 8.001 is to remove obsolete references to certain nonexistent or currently exempt insurers. The proposed repeals are designed to remove redundant definitions of insurance related terms. RECOMMEND APPROVAL APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM 6. Request permission to submit the Florida Department of Revenue Strategic Plan for 1996-2001 to the Executive Office of the Governor for review. (Attachment 6) RECOMMEND APPROVAL