NUCA OF FLORIDA 2024 Legislative Recap
Priority Bills
Public Works Projects HB 705 by Rep . Shoaf / SB 742 by Sen . Grall
PASSED / Vote Count : House-80-32 ; Senate-28-12
A top priority for NUCA of Florida , HB 705 and its companion SB 742 modify 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 . The same taxpayer funds the projects whether local or state dollars are utilized .
Rep . Shoaf explains NUCA of Florida ’ s priority legislation , HB 705 , relating to Public Works Projects .
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