Florida House Bill 967: What Local Government Finance Leaders Need to Know About Online Payments

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Local governments in Florida have a new deadline to consider as they plan payment, revenue, and constituent-service initiatives. Florida CS/HB 967, now Chapter 2026-169, requires units of local government to accept specified electronic payments and provide an online payment method beginning January 1, 2027 [source].  For finance leaders, the legislation is more than a technology requirement. It … Read more