FloridaConstruction Regulations
What it does
Construction Regulations; Requires DEP to adopt minimum standards for installation of synthetic turf on specified properties; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing any pronouncement that prohibits, or is enforced to prohibit, property owners from installing synthetic turf meeting certain requirements; requires local governmental entities to approve or deny certain price quotes & provide notice to contractors within specified timeframe; prohibits state or certain political subdivisions from penalizing or rewarding bidders for performing larger or smaller volumes of construction work for state or political subdivisions; provides exemption from Florida Building Code to systems or equipment located within spaceport territory which is used for specified purposes; prohibits local governments from requiring copies of contracts & certain associated documents for issuance of building permits or as requirement for submitting building permit applications; revises conditions under which specified contractors may elect to use private provider to provide inspection services; authorizes private providers to use automated or software-based plans review systems designed to make certain determinations; requires local building officials to issue permits within specified timeframe if such permit application is related to certain single-trade plans reviews; authorizes certain inspections to be performed in person or virtually.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 16Chapter No. 2025-140Latest
- Jun 13Approved by Governor Ron DeSantisBecame Law
- Jun 12Signed by Officers and presented to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 30Ordered enrolledMinor
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 30In Messages
- Apr 30CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0Passed Senate
- Apr 30Read 3rd timeMinor
- Apr 30Read 2nd timeMinor
- Apr 30Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 712
- Apr 30Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Apr 30Withdrawn from RulesMajor
- Apr 23ReceivedMinor
- Vote recorded Passage, Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 23Referred to RulesMinor
- Apr 23In Messages
- Apr 23CS passed as amended; YEAS 114, NAYS 0Passed House
- Apr 23Read 3rd timeMinor
- Apr 23Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Apr 23Placed on 3rd readingMinor
- Apr 23Amendment 718999 adopted
- Apr 23Read 2nd timeMinor
- Apr 171st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)Minor
- Apr 17Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/23/2025)
- Apr 17Bill referred to House Calendar
- Apr 16CS FiledMinor
- Apr 16Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)Minor
- Apr 16Reported out of Commerce Committee
- Apr 15Favorable with CS by Commerce CommitteeMinor
- Apr 11Added to Commerce Committee agenda
- Apr 2Now in Commerce Committee
- Apr 2Referred to Commerce CommitteeMinor
- Apr 21st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)Minor
- Apr 1CS FiledMinor
- Apr 1Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)Minor
- Apr 1Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Apr 1Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeMinor
- Mar 28Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
- Mar 17Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Mar 17Referred to Commerce CommitteeMinor
- Mar 17Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeMinor
- Mar 141st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)Minor
- Mar 14CS FiledMinor
- Mar 14Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)Minor
- Mar 14Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Mar 12Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities SubcommitteeMinor
- Mar 10Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
- Mar 41st Reading (Original Filed Version)Minor
- Feb 26Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Feb 26Referred to Commerce CommitteeMinor
- Feb 26Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 26Referred to Industries & Professional Activities SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 18FiledIntroduced