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: preemption
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 Florida Legislature wants to expand control over regulating plastics
Florida is already one of 19 states that have placed limitations on regulating plastic carryout bags
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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