Perhaps you were thinking Federal, related to the "Read my Lips .. No new Taxes" promise. (Bush1). That cost him a second term (along with Ross Perot).
In 1990 he signed the tax increase with included a luxury tax on cars, yatchs and etc. The original threshold was for cars that cost over $30,000, increased to $40,000 in mid 90's. The tax expired January 1, 2003, without fanfare. Do not exactly remember details of the taxes on the other items.
I am not sure of a Florida luxury tax, but that statement is meaningless as I am certainly no expert.:icon_mi_1