As reported on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the deadline for motions on rehearing, certification and clarification on the First District Court of Appeal's (1st DCA) decision to strike the Legislature's proposed constitutional amendment to review and repeal sales tax exemptions from the Nov. 5 general election ballot was at 9 a.m. today. Opposition attorneys filed two motions with the 1st DCA early this morning: (1) a motion to certify the case to the Florida Supreme Court, and (2) a motion to stay the decision.

Attorneys representing the FICPA and other business groups subsequently filed responses to both motions later in the day. The 1st DCA has yet to rule on the above motions; however, the FICPA will keep you informed as this issue rapidly unfolds.