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FL H1137

FL H1137
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board


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Introduced
01/02/2018
In Committee
02/21/2018
Crossed Over
02/21/2018
Passed
03/08/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises board composition & terms; provides for election & terms of chair & vice chair; provides that board staff are employees of Pinellas County; provides that board is dependent agency of Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County; requires board to provide annual report on finances & administrative activities; requires periodic audits; requires members of board to file financial disclosure statements; specifies board is eligible for state funding to support its operations during transition to county; provides for dissolution of board upon approval at referendum.

AI Summary

This bill revises the composition and terms of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, making it a dependent agency of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. It increases the board's membership to 15, including specific industry representatives, building officials, and consumer members. The bill also provides for the election and terms of the board's chair and vice chair, requires the board to submit annual financial and administrative reports and undergo periodic audits, and mandates financial disclosure statements for board members. The bill makes Pinellas County responsible for the board's staff and costs, and allows the county to remove any board member at will. Additionally, the bill makes the board eligible for state funding for 3 years as it transitions to the county, and allows for the board's dissolution upon approval by a county referendum.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Careers and Competition Subcommittee (House), Government Accountability Committee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-179 (on 04/09/2018)

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