Governor Approves NUCA of Florida ’ s Legislative Priority !
Governor DeSantis recently signed into law HB 705 relating to Public Works Projects , a top priority for NUCA of Florida . With NUCA of Florida lobbying the measure , the legislation made its way through 6 committees and the House and Senate floor before landing on the Governor ’ s desk . HB 705 modifies the definition of “ public works projects ” in s . 255.0992 , F . S ., to add “ local or ” for public works projects funded with local dollars . This will prevent local governments from excluding certain contractors from the bidding process , imposing wage and employment conditions on contractors , or mandating specific hiring and training protocols . for local preference only if the public works project is solely financed by local dollars by the local government . It was also amended to provide an exception for the provision of goods , services or work incidental to the public works project , such as security services , janitorial services , landscaping and maintenance services , transportation services — anything that does not require a construction contracting license , or involve supplying or carrying construction materials for a public works project .
NUCA of Florida ’ s lobbyist and members who participated in Legislative Days emphasized that the same taxpayer funds the projects whether local or state dollars are utilized . HB 705 was amended to allow
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