2013 LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY STATEMENT
THE LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL MONITOR CLOSELY AND LOBBY ACCORDINGLY
ON THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
INTERNET TAX LOOPHOLE
PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY REFORM
Support the Governor’s Office in efforts to retain
Florida’s Spring Training teams and attract new
teams to the State.
Support measures to close the Internet sales tax
loophole; and streamline sales tax information
and definitions to make it easier to preserve the
competiveness of Florida businesses.
Support local efforts to reform pension programs,
specifically related to presumptive disability.
Support continued use of public funds for
professional sports facilities.
Funding for the Frank Lloyd Wright Tourism and
Education Center.
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Support comprehensive energy policy that
balances affordable, reliable, conserva ]