MEETING OF THE GOVERNOR AND CABINET AS HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY 29, 1996 AGENDA ITEM 1. Request approval of the minutes of February 27, 1996. (Attachment 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 2. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-2, Florida Administrative Code, Organization and General Information. (Attachment 2) 12-2.001 Department of Revenue 12-2.002 Head of the Department of Revenue 12-2.003 Executive Functions 12-2.0031 Administrative Services Program 12-2.0032 Child Support Enforcement Program 12-2.0034 Property Tax Administration Program 12-2.0036 General Tax Administration Program 12-2.0038 Information Systems Program 12-2.004 Divisions 12-2.005 Division of Administration 12-2.006 Division of Ad Valorem Tax 12-2.0091 Division of Audits 12-2.0092 Division of Collection and Enforcement 12-2.00922 Division of Information Systems and Services 12-2.0094 Division of Taxpayer Assistance 12-2.0096 Division of Tax Processing The proposed amendments are designed to conform the Department's rules on organizational structure to the statutory changes enacted by the Legislature in Chapter 95-272, Laws of Florida. These proposals repeal the rules which refer to "divisions" and "bureaus"; repeal the rule which established specific functions under the Office of the Executive Director; and describe the responsibilities of agency programs. RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 3. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-5, Florida Administrative Code, Motor Fuels Tax. (Attachment 3) 12B-5.020 Specific Exemptions; Definitions 12B-5.030 Importers 12B-5.040 Carriers 12B-5.050 Terminal Suppliers 12B-5.060 Wholesalers 12B-5.070 Terminal Operators 12B-5.080 Exporters 12B-5.090 Local Government Users 12B-5.100 Mass Transit Systems 12B-5.110 Blenders 12B-5.120 Resellers and Retail Dealers 12B-5.130 Refunds 12B-5.140 Dyeing and Marking; Mixing 12B-5.150 Forms Used by Public The proposed amendments are needed to comply with the provisions of Chapter 95-417, Laws of Florida. The new law was a major rewrite of the laws dealing with taxation of gasoline and diesel fuel. RECOMMEND APPROVAL ITEM 4. Request approval of and authority to file with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, F.S., proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-11, Florida Administrative Code, Tax on Gross Receipts on Dry Cleaning. (Attachment 4) 12B-11 Tax on Gross Receipts on Dry Cleaning The proposed amendments are needed to delete obsolete and redundant language and to incorporate recent legislative changes to the gross receipts tax on dry cleaning. Additionally, terms relating to the administration, collection and enforcement of the tax are defined and registration and filing requirements are provided as well as a list of the public use forms used to administer the tax. This item was deferred at the February 27, 1996, meeting. RECOMMEND APPROVAL If further information is needed, please contact Lorraine Yeomans, Director of Legislative and Cabinet Services at 487-1453.