Tag Archives: Mike Dee

Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee released the following statement after the Senate’s 35-4 vote: “Today, the Florida Senate spoke loudly, with a huge majority of Senators voting to let Miami-Dade residents have the final say on modernizing Sun Life Stadium. As Miami-Dade residents have learned about the project, which will create over 4,000 jobs and provide a substantial boost to the local economy, our momentum has grown. “We look forward to working with leaders in the Florida House as they consider this legislation in the coming days.”

Dolphins CEO Mike Dee released the following statement reacting to the Senate Appropriation Committee’s vote today to send SB306 to the Senate floor: “With the Senate Appropriation Committee’s unanimous vote today, the bill that gives Miami-Dade voters the final say on bringing Super Bowls, college championship games and international soccer to our community now moves to the full Senate. The momentum to modernize Sun Life Stadium and create more than 4,000 jobs continues to grow. We look forward to continuing to work with our bill sponsors and the leadership as the bill works its way through the Legislature and to the governor’s desk.”

Sun Life Stadium modernization efforts build momentum with Senate Rules Committee’s unanimous vote. Reacting to the Florida Senate Rules Committee’s unanimous vote, Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee released the following statement: “Today, we continued to build momentum with the unanimous vote of the Senate Rules Committee, taking the next step towards a vote on the Senate floor. Our efforts will continue as we work through the amendments that have been adopted with the bill sponsors and leadership.”

Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee released the following statement today reacting to the announcement that on Wednesday, April 3rd the House Economic Affairs Committee will consider HB 165, the legislation that would allow Sun Life Stadium modernization efforts move forward. This is in addition to the Senate Rules Committee – the final Senate committee stop for legislation – considering the legislation tomorrow. Dee said: “Chairman Patronis’ announcement today that the House Economic Affairs Committee will take up the legislation to give Miami-Dade voters the final say on bringing Super Bowls, BCS Championships and international soccer to Miami is welcomed news.

The Dolphins and state lawmakers announced Wednesday that the organization has agreed to repay the State of Florida for its contribution to help fund the proposed Sun Life Stadium modernization plan. As the Florida Legislature deliberates on a proposed bill that would provide $3 million a year tax rebate to help fund the modernization, Dolphins CEO Mike Dee announced the team has agreed to repay the principle balance derived from the potential rebate. Watch the announcement below: