(1) There is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity the State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund. Moneys deposited in the trust fund shall be used for infrastructure and job creation opportunities and for the following purposes or programs:
(a) Transportation facilities that meet a strategic and essential state interest with respect to the economic development of the state;
(b) Affordable housing programs and projects in accordance with chapter 420;
(c) Economic development incentives for job creation and capital investment;
(d) Workforce training associated with locating a new business or expanding an existing business; and
(e) Tourism promotion and marketing services, functions, and programs.
(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for the purposes specified in subsection (1). Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of documentary stamp tax proceeds as specified in law, local financial support funds, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
(3) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2011-138; s. 2, ch. 2014-46.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)
288.0001 - Economic Development Programs Evaluation.
288.001 - The Florida Small Business Development Center Network.
288.006 - General operation of loan programs.
288.012 - State of Florida international offices.
288.017 - Cooperative advertising matching grants program.
288.018 - Regional Rural Development Grants Program.
288.019 - Rural considerations in grant review and evaluation processes.
288.021 - Economic development liaison.
288.0251 - International development outreach activities in Latin America and Caribbean Basin.
288.035 - Economic development activities.
288.037 - Department of State; agreement with county tax collector.
288.041 - Solar energy industry; legislative findings and policy; promotional activities.
288.0415 - Solar energy; advancement; economic development strategy.
288.046 - Quick-response training; legislative intent.
288.047 - Quick-response training for economic development.
288.061 - Economic development incentive application process.
288.065 - Rural Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.
288.0655 - Rural Infrastructure Fund.
288.0656 - Rural Economic Development Initiative.
288.06561 - Reduction or waiver of financial match requirements.
288.0657 - Florida rural economic development strategy grants.
288.0659 - Local Government Distressed Area Matching Grant Program.
288.075 - Confidentiality of records.
288.076 - Return on investment reporting for economic development programs.
288.095 - Economic Development Trust Fund.
288.101 - Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.
288.1045 - Qualified defense contractor and space flight business tax refund program.
288.106 - Tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses.
288.107 - Brownfield redevelopment bonus refunds.
288.108 - High-impact business.
288.1081 - Economic Gardening Business Loan Pilot Program.
288.1082 - Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program.
288.1088 - Quick Action Closing Fund.
288.1089 - Innovation Incentive Program.
288.1097 - Qualified job training organizations; certification; duties.
288.111 - Information concerning local manufacturing development programs.
288.1162 - Professional sports franchises; duties.
288.11621 - Spring training baseball franchises.
288.11631 - Retention of Major League Baseball spring training baseball franchises.
288.1168 - Professional golf hall of fame facility.
288.1169 - International Game Fish Association World Center facility.
288.1171 - Motorsports entertainment complex; definitions; certification; duties.
288.1175 - Agriculture education and promotion facility.
288.1201 - State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund.
288.122 - Tourism Promotional Trust Fund.
288.12266 - Targeted Marketing Assistance Program.
288.124 - Convention grants program.
288.125 - Definition of “entertainment industry.”
288.1253 - Travel and entertainment expenses.
288.1254 - Entertainment industry financial incentive program.