Senate Bill Would Set Aside BP Money For Escambia, Santa Rosa And 8 Other Counties

March 17, 2011

The Senate unanimously passed a measure on Wednesday to set aside money from BP for eight counties — including Escambia and Santa Rosa — that were most affected by last year’s oil spill.

The bill (SB 248), which now goes to the House, would set aside three-fourths of any settlement or fine money received from BP or the government and direct to eight Panhandle coastal counties.

The bill also would allow Florida to participate in a compact with other Gulf states to be able to respond to other disasters more quickly and effectively. The measure also makes it easier for businesses to get a tax credit for locating all or a portion of a business in one of the counties.

“I sponsored the Oil Spill Recovery Act to make sure our communities can get the help they need so we can get back on our feet again,” said Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville. “This bill provides incentives for companies to come to beautiful Northwest Florida and create jobs.”

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One Response to “Senate Bill Would Set Aside BP Money For Escambia, Santa Rosa And 8 Other Counties”

  1. get em on March 17th, 2011 1:02 pm

    Let’s see if BP paid us for the oil spill then what is the state going to spend it on?
    I hope it is to clean up the mess left by the oil. It’s laying the ocean floor people.
    Where do you think it went. Obviously nobody is going to make BP find it and
    clean it up. that means fish are still eating it. Are you still eating fish from the ocean?

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