Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 650: Local Business Taxes
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 650 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Business Taxes. Primary sponsor: Mack Bernard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Community Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local Business Taxes; Repealing provisions relating to local business taxes; authorizing certain counties to continue to impose a business tax; authorizing such counties to revise the definition of the term “merchant” in a specified manner; prohibiting such counties from revising a specified tax rate, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Bernard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Community Affairs
- Introduced
- Referred to Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Appropriations
- Filed