florida bikers screwed again; Florida Legislature robbing safety monies

Thanks to Mike Greenwald of Goldiron who did an exhaustive search in answer to Rogues questions: Are out motorcycle safety monies at risk this year do to the current legislatures slash and burn policy.

Following is data Mike has been able to find:
Attached: FL HB 5007A Summary Analysis of Bill
A. EFFECT OF PROPOSED CHANGES: Motorcycle License Taxes; Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program
Current Situation Currently, s. 320.08(1)(c), F.S., provides that for each motorcycle registered in Florida, a $2.50 motorcycle safety education fee is collected and deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund. These funds are used exclusively to fund motorcycle driver improvement programs implemented pursuant to s. 322.025, F.S., or the Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program. This program was established in 1989 to provide motorcycle safety courses in Florida.
Proposed Changes The bill amends s. 320.08, F.S., and 322.025, F.S., to allow the $2.50 education fee to fund motorcycle driver improvement program and the general operations of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The bill also amends s. 322.0255, F.S., to eliminate certain potential reimbursements from the Department to motorcycle course providers.
General Reports
Revenue Report FY 2000-2008
[each year is a separate PDF]
FY July 2007–June 2008
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $1,669,207.50
Total: $1,669,207.50
FY July 2006–June 2007
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $1,516,345.00
Total: $1,516,345.00
FY July 2005–June 2006
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $1,433,232.50
Total: $1,433,232.50
FY July 2004–June 2005
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $1,254,595.00
Total: $1,254,595.00
FY July 2003–June 2004
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $1,123,210.00
Total: $1,123,210.00
FY July 2002–June 2003
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $95,675.00
Total: $95,675.00
FY July 2001–June 2002
Motorcycle Safety Education
State Revenue: $820,152.50
Total: $820,152.50
FY July 2000–June 2001
Motorcycle Safety Education
FY 00/01 State Revenue: $811,365.40
FY 99/00 State Revenue: $676,366.17
FY July 1999–June 2000
Motorcycle Safety Education
FY 99/00 State Revenue: $678,366.17
FY 98/99 State Revenue: $630,825.70
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NOTES:
General Revenue Collections
MC not separate
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Agency Report to the Sunset Advisory Committee
January 2007
Page 26:
Motorcycle Safety Education Fees
FY 2004-05 Actual Cash Receipts: 1,241,160
FY 2005-06 Actual Cash Receipts: 1,427,653
FY 2006-07 Estimated Cash Receipts: 1,470,483
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Program: Florida Highway Patrol
Budget Entity 7610010
The following are grants awarded to the department from DOT and the US Department of Justice.  If the FHP was abolished and assuming the same federal monies are available, these amounts would still come into the state; however, they would be awarded to other agencies or entities.  Other agencies would have to establish policies and procedures meeting federal requirements to ensure grant funding continues.  Policy development by various local agencies could result in a mixture of policies that conflict or fail to meet federal requirements.
MC only:
Statewide Motorcycle Safety Public Information-$159,294.81
Grant from NHTSA through DOT
Motorcycle Safety Training Program - $75,206.60
Grant from NHTSA through DOT
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2008-2009
CSFA Number:
 76.091
State Project Title:
Motorcycle School Reimbursements 
Agency:
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Program:
Licenses/Titles/Regulations 76250000 
Budget Entity:
76250500
Specific Appropriation:
NA
Appropriation Category:
030000
Related CFDA Code:
Authorization:
Chapter 322.0255, Florida Statutes
Objectives:
To educate the public on skills needed to safely operate motorcycles.
Types Of Assistance:
Other
Applicant Type:
Non-Profit
Restrictions:
1)  Sponsor Schools receiving reimbursements must be under contract and abide by
 all requirements.
2)  Rider Coaches teaching students (for whom the Sponsor Schools receive
 reimbursement) must be certified.  To be certified RiderCoaches must meet
 various criteria and training.
3)  Sponsor Schools must submit the required accurately completed paperwork in the
 time requirement specified in the contract.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
If they want to become a Sponsor School, they can go to
www.motorcycle.hsmv.state.fl.us under the Main Menu and select
"So You Want to Become a Sponsor", make a copy, and then follow
all the instructions and meet the criteria presented.
Application Procedures:
Sponsors must meet the criteria of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation 
and the Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP).  Requirements are detailed
 on the above FRTP website "So You Want to be a Sponsor". 
Award Procedures:
Once a contract and purchase request have been submitted and approved the
Department issues a Direct Order (purchase order) to each sponsor based on
an estimated number of students.
Deadlines:
Renewal of annual contracts and direct orders are issued to current sponsors
based on fiscal year from July 1st of the current year through June 30th on the
following year.  Once the new fiscal year begins, new contracts/direct orders may
be awarded to persons/entities who meet the criteria to become a new sponsor.
However, the term of the contract/direct order is dependent upon the time of the
year they apply and are approved (e.g. apply in September, terms runs from
September through June 30th of the following year.  The Department is funded
to reimburse motorcycle sponsors up to$ 452,500 each fiscal year.
Other:
n/a
Information Contact:
Fran Kneeland
Administrative Secretary 
Florida Rider Training Program
2900 Apalachee Parkway, Rm. B214, MS 85, Tallahassee, FL
(850) 617-2528 SUNCOM  217-2528
Web Address:
kneeland.frances@hsmv.state.fl.us
Associated Subjects:
www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0320/Sec08.HTM
320.08  License taxes.--Except as otherwise provided herein, there are hereby levied and imposed annual license taxes for the operation of motor vehicles, mopeds, motorized bicycles as defined in s. 316.003(2), and mobile homes, as defined in s. 320.01, which shall be paid to and collected by the department or its agent upon the registration or renewal of registration of the following:
(1)  MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS.--
(a)  Any motorcycle: $10 flat.
(b)  Any moped: $5 flat.
(c)  Upon registration of any motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped there shall be paid in addition to the license taxes specified in this subsection a nonrefundable motorcycle safety education fee in the amount of $2.50. The proceeds of such additional fee shall be deposited in the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund and be used exclusively to fund a motorcycle driver improvement program implemented pursuant to s. 322.025 or the Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program established in s. 322.0255.Add to Technorati Favorites
 

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