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.
HB 433 would preempt cities and counties from requiring businesses to allow outdoor workers to receive shade and water breaks.
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 433 would stop any city or county from setting standards to protect workers from ...
Heat protections are in the best interest of not just agricultural workers but also the general public.
Bills being considered by the Legislature include preemptions of local heat protections and regulation of EV charging stations.
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