Automobile tax fees, fees for deed transfers and marriage licenses, and tuition increases at the state universities and community colleges were among the sources of new revenue. The recession in Florida began to abate in early 1993, although the recovery has not been as sharp as past ones. Public sentiment about new taxes, however, has not abated. In 1997 a constitutional limitation in state revenue will take effect for the first time. The limitation is a single cap, applying to all state revenues-general revenues and trust funds.
Growth is measured over the previous year's maximum revenues.
Services and trade, the fastest growing industries in Florida, will generate over 60 percent of new jobs between 1991 and 2005. State officials predict that all but six of the projected fastest growing occupations will require a bachelor's degree. Although Florida has long been considered a staunchly Democratic, one-party, southern state, this has changed in recent years. The change began as a result of the implementation of the 1992 state legislative reapportionment plan. After the 1994 election, Republicans won the majority in the 40-member Senate.