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SB 7046FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Florida SB 7046 limits local special assessments on RV sites and classifies EV charging as retail electricity sales

Original title: Taxation

March 11, 2026

taxationlocal governmentproperty taxelectric vehiclesrecreational vehicles(vetoed)civil practice and procedureindustryplanning and developmentpublic lands and property

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The Frame

What this does

These changes impact how local governments fund infrastructure through s and clarify the tax status of electric vehicle charging services for both consumers and utility providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Counties, municipalities, and special districts

These entities are prohibited from levying certain special assessments on recreational vehicle parking spaces.

Electric vehicle charging station operators

Their service is legally defined as the retail sale of electricity.

Taxpayers

They are protected from certain penalties and interest under specific conditions defined by the bill.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 11, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill restricts local governments from charging s on recreational vehicle parking spaces based on square footage and establishes that providing electricity at charging stations constitutes a . It also limits when taxpayers can be charged penalties or interest and updates the requirements for taxing authorities to deny property tax exemptions.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Why It Matters

These changes impact how local governments fund infrastructure through s and clarify the tax status of electric vehicle charging services for both consumers and utility providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this bill affect my electric vehicle charging costs?
The bill classifies the electricity provided at charging stations as a ',' which clarifies the legal and tax framework for these transactions.
Will my local government be able to charge special assessments on my RV site?
The bill prohibits local governments from levying s on RV parking spaces or campsites that exceed a certain square footage limit.

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Lobbying Activity

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of Plastics Industry Association

2026

TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND

“Trade issues.”

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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Platinum Advisors

on behalf of Target Corporation

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SCHOTT INC. PHILLIP H.

on behalf of BELKIN COMPONENTS

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP

on behalf of APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

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LEAGUE OF SOUTHEASTERN CREDIT UNIONS

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FAN DUEL INC.

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2025

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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FAN DUEL INC.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper3/2/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

17

Yes

12

No

5

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/25/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Submitted and Reported Favorably as Committee

Total

7

Yes

5

No

2

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift80% confidence

Standardization of EV Charging

The bill moves to standardize the legal classification of EV charging as a retail sale, likely to simplify tax collection and regulatory oversight.

Florida

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Environmental ProtectionMap →
organizationShimberg Center for Housing StudiesMap →
organizationDepartment of CommerceMap →
locationFlorida“The jurisdiction where these tax laws apply.”Map →
organizationDepartment of RevenueMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance65
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy40
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz25
    Current news / social attention level

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