Rick Scott Signs Job Creation Agenda Bills

Gov. Rick Scott signed four bills Wednesday -- HB 7023, HB 7027, HB 7029 and HB 7087 -- that are part of his Job Creation and Economic Growth Agenda.

The passage of these important bills is a tremendous victory for Floridas families and businesses and will ensure private-sector jobs can continue to grow, Scott said.

My jobs package, combined with an additional $1 billion for K-12 education, will have an important impact on all Floridians, and I thank the Florida Legislature for recognizing the valuable contributions this legislation will make toward growing businesses and jobs in our state.

The bills are aimed at: restoring accountability to Floridas workforce boards; changing the unemployment compensation system to a re-employment assistance program that focuses on job training; repealing more than 200 state rules and regulations; and doubling the corporate income tax exemption to $50,000.

Scott also backed a small-business tax relief amendment that will go on the November ballot. The amendment would eliminate the tangible personal property taxes for businesses with less than $50,000 in tangible personal property.