LEGISLATIVE DAYS
On April 4 , NUCA of Florida members gathered in Tallahassee at Hotel Duval for a full breakfast and a Legislative Briefing prior to walking the halls of the Capitol to meet with state lawmakers . Members were equipped with a legislative brochure outlining the key issues for the underground utility industry that are making their way through the legislative process . NUCA of Florida ’ s priority legislation , HB 383 by Rep . Griffitts and SB 346 by Sen . DiCeglie , relating to public works projects was the main topic of discussion . Members also spoke about legislation relating to sanitary sewer lateral inspections , heat illness injury prevention , “ Buy American ” Iron & Steel Products , and the need for water , wastewater and infrastructure funding . Later that evening , attendees gathered at Table 23 for a cocktail reception and on April 5 , the Executive Committee and Board of Directors gathered to conduct state association business .
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