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CFHLA Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Session
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On a scale of 1-5 (1 being the least important and 5 being the most
important) please prioritize the following legislative issues for your business.
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Protection of Tourist Development Tax (TDT or Bed Tax)
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Full Funding for Visit Florida (Marketing the State)
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More Funding for Affordable Workforce Housing (excluding using TDT Funds)
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Increased Funding for Local and State Transportation and Infrastructure Projects (excluding using TDT Funds)
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Additional Education Funding for Hospitality/Culinary Programs at our Local Schools, Colleges and Universities (excluding using TDT Funds)
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Additional Funding and Increased Focus on Workforce Development Programs that support the needed jobs within the Hospitality Industry (excluding using TDT Funds)
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Commercial Property Insurance Reduction
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Not Increasing Annual Commercial Property Taxes
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Clarification of State Statutes that Private Businesses (Hotels, Resorts, Theme Parks, Restaurants, etc.) can still Prohibit Weapons on their Property.
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The Statewide Regulation of Vacation Rentals and other Advertising Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
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The Removal of Interchange Fees on Sales Tax Transactions (swipe fees to financial institutions)
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Deregulation of Cooperative Advertising Agreements, which would Allow businesses to partner on advertising campaigns to reach wider audiences
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Deregulation of Hemp Beverages, to be sold at hotels and restaurants
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Other (please specify)
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Do you have any additional issues or concerns to your business as it relates to the hospitality and tourism industry?