The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat
House Bill 433 prohibits local governments in Florida from taking steps to protect outdoor workers from heat
Tag: HB 433
Legislature fails Floridians yet again on climate change
Florida is moving backward in its efforts to address climate change, while hindering others from transitioning us to clean energy.
Florida legislators failed to protect outdoor workers this session
SB 762/HB 945 sought to establish essential workplace safety regulations to prevent heat illness for outdoor workers.
Florida is getting hotter, but legislators voted against local heat protections
HB 433 would prohibit local governments from enacting heat exposure requirements for employers and contractors.
Amended bill banning heat protections sent to Florida House; beach renourishment effort stalls
HB 433 would preempt cities and counties from requiring businesses to allow outdoor workers to receive shade and water breaks.
Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
The heat is on Florida Legislature for sidelining local government
Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 433 would stop any city or county from setting standards to protect workers from ...
Basic protections are essential to protect workers from extreme heat
Heat protections are in the best interest of not just agricultural workers but also the general public.
Preemption bills place chokehold on local governments in Florida
Bills being considered by the Legislature include preemptions of local heat protections and regulation of EV charging stations.
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