HB 1383/SJ 661-signed into Law

Good Morning,

I received an update this morning that the Governor signed HB 1383/SJ 661 into Law yesterday. It extends the deadline for sunsetting of local licenses until July 1, 2024, but it also provides a bit more clarity on the counties abilities to continue to issue local licenses that are substantially similar to the State Level license. This is a partial victory and know we will have more work to do during next years legislative session.

Thank you to all that have supported me through the process of working with our legislatures to help correct the unintended consequences of HB 735.

Good News for now!!
Kelly White
Executive Director

HB 1383 Update

Signed by Officers and presented to Governor (Governor must act on this bill by 06/29/23) IF HE FAILS TO DO SO, IT WILL BECOME LAW THIS IS A MUST HAVE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, TO MAINTAIN LOCAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS LICENSING AND HELP MAINTAIN HOME RULE

Spam Email

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Be very cautious, spam emails are increasing and the creators are very deceptive!

Kelly White
Executive Director

HB735 Update –

Representative Trabulsy amended her bill to match the Hooper bill with a couple minor differences. The preemption date is now July 1, 2024 in both bills and include state voluntary licensure for marine contractors through the CILB.

Both bills are now heading to the floor.

Time spent in Tallahassee and on the calls is paying off!

Kelly White
Executive Director

State Representative Mooney & State Senator Hooper Meeting March 20, 2023

Our lobbyist, Scott Barnhart and I met with State Representative Mooney & State Senator Hooper on March 20, 2023 at the State Capital regarding the unintended consequences of HB735 and the local county/municipal contractor licensing. It was a very productive meeting and there is a considerable amount of discussion and determination to rectify the unintended consequences. We reviewed two bills that are working towards committee, hopefully this week.

March 14th I sent out a blast requesting everyone to reach out to State Rep Sirois to encourage him to bring up the bill for markup and to move the bill to Committee. If you have not called or emailed yet, I encourage you to do so immediately.

Kelly White
Executive Director