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FL H0715

FL H0715
Florida Building Code Enforcement


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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits local government from carrying forward more than specified amount of unexpended revenue; provides exception; revises requirements for expenditure of certain unexpended revenue.

AI Summary

This bill amends a section of Florida Statutes related to the enforcement of the Florida Building Code. It prohibits local governments from carrying forward more than the average of their operating budget for the previous 4 fiscal years for enforcing the Building Code, with an exception for local governments that have a Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board. Any excess funds must be used to rebate and reduce fees or provide funding to nonprofit organizations for construction industry training. The bill also specifies that certain activities, such as planning and zoning, cannot be funded by the fees collected for Building Code enforcement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (1)

Business and Professions Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in State Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 447 (Ch. 2019-75) (on 05/03/2019)

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