>Q23< How much of each tax dollar you pay to state government would you say is wasted? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES

<1> All of it
<2> Most of it
<3> Some of it
<4> Hardly any of it

<8> DK

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*********PART 4: FINANCIAL PRIORITIES FOR STATE*****************

>fpin< Now I'm going to ask you some questions about spending by the state government in Tallahassee. Please bear in
mind that eventually all government spending comes out of the taxes you and other Floridians pay. As I mention each program area, tell me whether you think the amount now being spent should be increased, kept at the present level, or decreased.

If you don't have any feelings about a program, let me know and I will go on. [loc 0/23]

TYPE <g> TO GO ON

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>KEY1< [if RN2 eq <1> goto Q25]
[if RN2 eq <2> goto Q26]
[if RN2 eq <3> goto Q27]
[if RN2 eq <4> goto Q28]
[if RN2 eq <5> goto Q29]
[if RN2 eq <6> goto Q30]
[if RN2 eq <7> goto Q31]
[if RN2 eq <8> goto Q32]
[if RN2 eq <9> goto Q33]
[if RN2 eq <10> goto Q34]
[if RN2 eq <11> goto Q35]


>Q25< State highways and road systems; do you think these programs should be:
READ RESPONSES [loc 1/49]

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

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>FP02< [if RN2 eq <2> goto Q36]
[goto Q26]

>Q26< Programs for the elderly, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

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>FP03< [if RN2 eq <3> goto Q36]
[goto Q27]

>Q27< Programs for public schools (K-12), should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

====>
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>FP04< [if RN2 eq <4> goto Q36]
[goto Q28]

>Q28< Programs for state colleges and universities, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know

====>
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>FP05< [if RN2 eq <5> goto Q36]
[goto Q29]

>Q29< Programs to protect the environment, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

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>FP06< [if RN2 eq <6> goto Q36]
[goto Q30]

>Q30< Programs for low income families with children, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

====>
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>FP07< [if RN2 eq <7> goto Q36]
[goto Q31]

>Q31< Programs for industrial development and attracting new industries, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

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>FP08< [if RN2 eq <8> goto Q36]
[goto Q32]

>Q32< Programs to combat crime, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings
====>
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>FP09< [if RN2 eq <9> goto Q36]
[goto Q33]

>Q33< Programs for state prisons and correctional facilities, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

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>FP10< [if RN2 eq <10> goto Q36]
[goto Q34]

>Q34< Programs for health care services, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

====>
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>FP11< [if RN2 eq <11> goto Q36]
[goto Q35]


>Q35< Programs to promote tourism, should they be:
READ RESPONSES

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> Don't know/no feelings

====>
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>FP01< [if RN2 eq <01> goto Q36]
[goto Q25]

>Q36< Of those program areas which you feel should receive increased spending, which one would you designate as
your top priority for the increase? You mentioned:
(NAME PROGRAM AREAS FROM ABOVE. CODE ONLY ONE PROGRAM.)

1 = INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR PROGRAM
<1> HIGHWAYS AND ROADS [fill Q25]
<2> ELDERLY [fill Q26]
<3> PUBLIC SCHOOLS [fill Q27]
<4> COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES [fill Q28]
<5> ENVIRONMENT [fill Q29]
<6> LOW INCOME FAMILIES [fill Q30]
<7> INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT [fill Q31]
<8> COMBAT CRIME [fill Q32]
<9> PRISONS [fill Q33]
<10> HEALTH CARE [fill Q34]
<11> TOURISM [fill Q35]
<98> DON'T KNOW
<99> NO PROGRAM FOR INCREASE
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>Q37< Of those program areas which you feel should receive decreased spending, which one would you designate as
your top priority for the decrease? You mentioned:
(NAME PROGRAM AREAS FROM ABOVE. CODE ONLY ONE PROGRAM.)

3 = DECREASE IN FUNDING FOR PROGRAM
<1> HIGHWAYS AND ROADS [fill Q25]
<2> ELDERLY [fill Q26]
<3> PUBLIC SCHOOLS [fill Q27]
<4> COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES [fill Q28]
<5> ENVIRONMENT [fill Q29]
<6> LOW INCOME FAMILIES [fill Q30]
<7> INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT [fill Q31]
<8> COMBAT CRIME [fill Q32]
<9> PRISONS [fill Q33]
<10> HEALTH CARE [fill Q34]
<11> TOURISM [fill Q35]
<98> DON'T KNOW
<99> NO PROGRAM FOR DECREASE
====>
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SPLIT HALVES EXPERIMENT ON THESE TWO QUESTIONS:

>t006< [if sam eq <2> goto Q38A]
[goto Q38]

>Q38< The state now pays a large share of the costs for a student's education at state colleges and universities. Should the state continue to pay a large share of these costs? Or should students themselves have to pay most of the costs of their education at state colleges and universities? Which position do you prefer: The state should cover a large share or students should pay most of the costs -- or do you feel you are in the middle between these two positions?

<1> state should cover a large share
<2> students should pay most
<3> in the middle

<8> DK

===>[goto Q39]
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>Q38A< FORM 2 OF QS2:
The state now pays three-quarters of the costs for a student's education at state colleges and universities. Should the state continue to pay this share of these costs. Or should the students themselves have to pay a larger portion of the costs of their education at state colleges and universities? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these two positions?
READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY:

<1> State should continue to fund three quarters
<2> Middle between the two positions
<3> Students should pay a larger portion

<8> Don't know
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>Q39< Some state programs may need to be cut this year in order to balance the state budget. Three areas are currently
targeted for cuts; they are public education, state prisons, and state health and welfare programs. Of these three program areas, which should be cut most if cuts need to be made?
READ RESPONSES

<1> Education
<2> Prisons
<3> Health and welfare
VOLUNTEERED:
<0> None of these/other programs
<8> Don't know
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>Q40< How much waste do you think Governor Chile's RIGHT SIZING program has eliminated from the state government--a lot, some, a little, hardly any at all, or haven't you heard enough about RIGHT SIZING to judge?

<1> A lot
<2> Some
<3> A little
<4> Hardly any at all

<8> Don't know/ Can't judge
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*** PART 7 -- TAXES ***

>Q41< Now I'd like to ask you a few questions about taxes in Florida. Some people think that state and local taxes should be reduced even if public services have to be cut. Others say we need these public services even if it means paying the same taxes. Which do you prefer, reducing taxes or maintaining services?

<1> Reduce taxes
<2> Other/depends [goto Q42]
<3> Maintain services [goto Q43]
<7> No opinion [goto Q42]

<8> Don't know [goto Q42]

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>Q42< Would you support reducing taxes even if services to your community were cut?

<1> Yes [goto Q44]
<2> No [goto Q44]
<3> Other/depends [goto Q44]

<8> Don't know [goto Q44]

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>Q43< Would you support maintaining services even if it meant you had to pay higher taxes?

<1> Yes
<2> No
<3> Other/depends

<8> Don't know

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>Q44< Thinking now about the taxes you pay. From your personal standpoint, please tell me for each tax I
read off to you if you feel it is too high, too low, or about right?

The Florida state sales tax, do you think it is too high, too low, or about right?

IF TOO HIGH ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high.

<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax

<8> Don't know

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>Q45< The local property tax, do you think it is too high, too low, or about right?

IF TOO HIGH ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high.

<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax

<8> Don't know

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>Q46< The state gasoline tax, do you think it is too high, too low, or about right?

IF TOO HIGH ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high.

<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax

<8> Don't know

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>Q47< The federal income tax, do you think it is too high, too low, or about right?

IF TOO HIGH ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high.

<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax

<8> Don't know

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>Q48< Suppose the state government must raise taxes substantially. Which would be a better way to do it -- establish a state income tax, increase the state sales tax, or extend the sales tax to cover services?

<1> Establish a state income tax
<2> Increase the sales tax
<3> Extend the sales tax to include services
<4> (VOLUNTEERED) No more taxes of any kind
<5> (VOLUNTEERED) Cut programs or services
<6> (VOLUNTEERED) Other type of tax SPECIFY [specify]

<8> Don't know
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>Q49< Compared with other taxpayers, is it your impression that you pay more taxes than you probably should,
about the right amount, or that you pay less taxes than you probably should?

<1> Pay more taxes than probably should
<2> Pay about right amount of taxes
<3> Pay less than probably should

<8> DK

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>Q50< Do you think that state and local taxes in Florida are generally higher or lower than in other states, or about the same?

<1> Higher
<2> About the same
<3> Lower

<8> DK

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>Q51< For the state taxes you pay, how much do you feel you and your family receive in benefits and services from
the state government in return? Would you say you receive:

READ RESPONSES

<1> more than you pay
<2> about what you pay
<3> somewhat less than you pay or
<4> much less than you pay

<8> DK
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>Q52< Which of the following do you think is the worst tax --that is the least fair--the federal income tax, the state sales tax, the state income tax, or the local property tax?
(READ RESPONSES)

IF R SAYS "WE DON'T HAVE A STATE INCOME TAX," SAY:
Yes that's true but just thinking about these 4 kinds of taxes generally, which do you think would be the least fair?

<1> Federal income tax
<2> state sales tax
<3> state income tax
<4> local property tax

<8> DK
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>Q53< Do you favor or oppose the adoption of a state income tax?

PROBE: DO YOU FEEL STRONGLY OR NOT SO STRONGLY ABOUT THAT?

<1> Strongly Favor
<2> Favor
<3> Oppose [goto Q54]
<4> Strongly Oppose [goto Q54]
<5> Other/depends [goto Q54]

<8> no opinion/DK

===> [goto Q56]
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>Q54< IF OPPOSE, ASK:
If it meant a real reduction in property taxes would you favor or oppose adopting a state income tax?
[loc 2/10]

<1> Favor
<2> Oppose

<8> DK

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>Q55< IF OPPOSE, ASK:
If it meant a real reduction in the state sales tax would you favor or oppose adopting a state income tax?

<1> Favor
<2> Oppose

<8> DK

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>Q56< What do you think is the best way to handle the revenue shortfalls the state has been facing?

<x> type x then enter verbatim response[specify]

<97> Don't believe there have been shortfalls
<98> DK

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******PART 5--EVALUATION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS*************

>Q62< Now let's talk about some important issues facing the state of Florida.

Generally speaking, would you describe your position on abortion as being PRO-LIFE or PRO-CHOICE, or doesn't
either label apply?

<1> Pro-life
<2> Pro-choice
<3> Neither label

<8> Don't know

===>

>Q63< Presently the Governor is the only statewide elected official who is limited to only two consecutive terms
in office. Do you agree or disagree that the congressman from this district who serves in the United States House of
Representatives in Washington, D.C. should be limited to 2 terms--that is 4 years in office?

PROBE: DO YOU FEEL STRONGLY OR NOT SO STRONGLY ABOUT THAT?

<1> strongly agree
<2> agree
<3> disagree
<4> strongly disagree
<5> other/depends

<8> DK

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>Q64< Do you agree or disagree that Florida's 2 senators serving in the United States Senate in Washington D.C.
should be limited to two terms in office -- that is twelve years in office?

PROBE: DO YOU FEEL STRONGLY OR NOT SO STRONGLY ABOUT THAT?

<1> strongly agree
<2> agree
<3> disagree
<4> strongly disagree
<5> other/depends

<8> DK

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>Q65< Do you agree or disagree that members of the Florida state legislature in Tallahassee should be limited to 2
consecutive terms?

PROBE: DO YOU FEEL STRONGLY OR NOT SO STRONGLY ABOUT THAT?

<1> strongly agree
<2> agree
<3> disagree
<4> strongly disagree
<5> other/depends

<8> DK

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>Q66< Would you favor or oppose giving parents education tax credits or vouchers to pay for their children's tuition
at the public or private school of their choice?

<1> Favor
<2> Oppose

<8> DK

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>Q67< Some people say that the current way we fund education is unfair because people who send their children to
private or religious schools must pay both taxes to support the public schools and tuition for the school where they send their children. Others say that if parents choose to send their children to a nonpublic school they should pay for that choice. Which position comes closer to how you feel about this?

<1> Current funding is UNFAIR
<2> Parent's should pay for the choice of a NONPUBLIC
SCHOOL

<3> OTHER/DEPENDS (volunteered only)

<8> DK

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*** PART 6 -- TRUST QUESTIONS A ***

>Q68< How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington D.C. to do what is right--
(READ RESPONSES)
<1> Just about always
<2> Most of the time
<3> Only some of the time
<4> VOLUNTEERED: NEVER

<8> DON'T KNOW
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*** PART 14 -- EVALUATIONS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS B ***

>Q69< How would you rate the job the United States Congress is doing?
(READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY)

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> DK
<9> NA

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>Q70< How would you rate the job that George Bush has been doing as president? Would you say:

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor

<8> Don't know

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>Q71< How would you rate the job that George Bush is doing handling the economy?

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor

<8> Don't know

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>Q72< How would you rate the way in which George Bush has handled the Middle East crisis; that is, the situation
in the Persian Gulf where American and other forces fought the Iraqis?

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor

<8> Don't know

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>Q73< How would you rate the job that your representative in the United States House of Representatives has been
doing? Would you say:

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<5> [goto Q75] OR don't you know who your representative is?

<8> (VOLUNTEERED) Don't know how good a job he's doing, but know who he is
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>Q74< How would you compare the job your representative is doing compared to other members of the U. S. House of
Representatives? Would you say your representative does a worse, the same, or a better job than other representatives?

<1> A worse job
<2> The same job as other representatives
<3> A better job

<8> Don't Know/can't judge

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*** PART 16 -- PARTY ID AND IDEOLOGY ***

>Q81< Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?

REPUBLICAN: Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not so strong Republican?
INDEPENDENT: Do you think of yourself as closer to he Republicans or closer to the Democrats?
DEMOCRAT: Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or a not so strong Democrat?
<1> Strong Republican
<2> Not so strong Republican
<3> Closer to the Republicans
<4> Independent/Neither
<5> Closer to the Democrats
<6> Not so strong Democrat
<7> Strong Democrat
<8> Don't know
<9> Other SPECIFY [specify]
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>Q82< In politics today, do you think of yourself as a conservative, as middle of the road, as a liberal, or don't you think of yourself in these terms?

<1> Conservative
<2> Middle of the road
<3> Liberal
<4> Don't think in these terms

<8> Don't know

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*** PART 17 -- VOTING AND ELECTIONS ***

>Q88< At present, are you registered to vote in the state of Florida?

IF NO, ASK: Are you currently registered to vote in another state?

<1> Yes [goto Q90B]
<2> No [goto Q89]
<3> No, registered in another state [goto Q90B]

<8> Don't know [goto Q90B]

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>Q90B< Would you favor or oppose a state income tax if it meant paying about 2 or 3 percent of your income in taxes.
That means a family earning $20,000 a year would pay about 400 to $600 and a family earning $40,000 would pay
between $800 and $1000 annually in taxes.

<1> favor
<2> oppose

<8> DK

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***********DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS**********************

>Q91< Finally, to be sure we have a representative sample of Floridians, we need to know a few things about your
background.

What is your current marital status?

<1> Married
<2> Separated or divorced
<3> Widow or Widower
<4> Single
<5> Other, specify [specify]

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>Q92< How many children do you have?

<0> None [goto Q96]
<1-97> ENTER ACTUAL NUMBER
<98> Don't know
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>Q93< How many of your children are age 22 or younger?

<0> None[goto Q95]
<1-97> ENTER ACTUAL NUMBER
<98> Don't know
===>

>Q94< How many of your children attend a PRIVATE or RELIGIOUS elementary or secondary school in Florida?

<0> None
<1-97> ENTER ACTUAL NUMBER
<98> Don't know
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>Q95< How many of your children attend a PUBLIC university, or community college in Florida?

<0> None
<1-97> ENTER ACTUAL NUMBER
<98> Don't know
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>Q96< And in what year were you born?
CODE THE ENTIRE YEAR, E.G. 1946.

<1800-1987> BIRTH YEAR
<1988> Refused/don't know

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>Q97< Have you lived in Florida all your life?
(Were you born in Florida?)

<1> Yes [goto Q101]
<2> No

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>Q98< In what year did you move to Florida?
CODE THE ENTIRE YEAR--E.G., 1980.

<1800-1991> YEAR MOVED TO FLORIDA
<1999> Don't know

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>Q99< What state did you come to Florida from?
<1> Alabama <19> Maine <37> Oregon
<2> Alaska <20> Maryland <38> Pensylvania
<3> Arizona <21> Massachusetts <39> Rhode Island
<4> Arkansas <22> Michigan <40> South Carolina
<5> California <23> Minnesota <41> South Dakota
<6> Colorado <24> Mississippi <42> Tennessee
<7> Connecticut <25> Missouri <43> Texas
<8> Delaware <26> Montana <44> Utah
<9> Florida <27> Nebraska <45> Vermont
<10> Georgia <28> Nevada <46> Virginia
<11> Hawaii <29> New Hampshire <47> Washington
<12> Idaho <30> New Jersey <48> West Virginia
<13> Illinois <31> New Mexico <49> Wisconsin
<14> Indiana <32> New York <50> Wyoming
<15> Iowa <33> North Carolina <51> Washington, D.C.
<16> Kansas <34> North Dakota <99> OTHER/OUT OF U.S.
<17> Kentucky <35> Ohio
<18> Louisiana <36> Oklahoma
===>

>Q100< How important was the fact that Florida does not have a personal income tax to your decision to move here?
Would you say:
<1> It was the most important thing
<2> It was somewhat important
<3> It was somewhat unimportant
<4> It was not important at all

<8> DK
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>Q101< What was the highest grade or year of school you completed?

<1> Eight years or less
<2> 9-11 years
<3> Completed high school
<4> Business or technical school
<5> Some college
<6> Completed college
<7> Graduate or professional school

<8> Don't know

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>Q102< Are you retired or receiving any type of retirement benefits?
(DO NOT INCLUDE DISABILITY PENSIONS)

<1> Yes [goto Q104]
<2> No

<7> Refused [goto Q104]
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>Q103< Do you plan on retiring in Florida?
[loc 3/10]
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> Don't know
===>

>Q104< What is your race? (IF OTHER ASK: Are you white or black?)

<1> White
<2> Black
<3> Oriental
<4> Other

<7> Refused

<8> Don't know

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>Q105< Are you of Spanish or Hispanic origin?

IF YES ASK: Are you of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican,
or some other Spanish origin?

<1> No
<2> Yes, Cuban
<3> Yes, Mexican
<4> Yes, Puerto Rican
<5> Yes, other, specify [specify]

<8> Don't know

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>Q106< Do you own or rent your home?

<1> Own
<2> Rent
<3> Other, specify [specify]

<8> Don't know

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>Q107< How many phone numbers does you home have?

<1> One
<2> Two
<3> Three
<4> Four
<5> Five
<6> Six or more

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>Q108< Now, consider all sources of income for everyone living with you in 1990, before taxes. Please stop me when I
get to your income level.
READ CATEGORIES.
PROBE: In what general category does your total household income fall?
<1> Under $5000 <10> $60,000 to 70,000
<2> $5,000 to 10,000 <11> $70,000 to 80,000
<3> $10,000 to 15,000 <12> $80,000 to 90,000
<4> $15,000 to 20,000 <13> $90,000 to 100,000
<5> $20,000 to 25,000 <14> Over $100,000
<6> $25,000 to 30,000 <97> Refused
<7> $30,000 to 40,000 <98> Don't Know
<8> $40,000 to 50,000 <99> NA
<9> $50,000 to 60,000
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>Q111< Sex of the respondent [loc 4/25]

<1> Male
<2> Female

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