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SB 1298

Building Construction

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Corey Simon

Florida building construction bill unanimously passed committee but died in appropriations without advancing to floor consideration.

Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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Bill Summary · SB 1298

Legislative bill overview

SB 1298 is a Florida building construction bill sponsored by Senator Corey Simon that advanced through the Regulated Industries Committee with unanimous approval but ultimately died in the Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government without receiving a vote on its merits.

Why is this important

Building construction bills typically address safety codes, licensing requirements, construction standards, or regulatory frameworks that affect developers, contractors, and property owners throughout Florida. The bill's failure to advance means any proposed changes to construction regulations it contained will not take effect this legislative session.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact concerns: The bill died in Appropriations, suggesting committee members had budgetary concerns or questioned the financial implications of the proposal
  • Regulatory scope uncertainty: Without access to the bill's specific text, the nature of construction regulations addressed remains unclear, though unanimous committee support suggests the core concept had bipartisan backing
  • Implementation timeline: Indefinite postponement prior to the final death suggests possible disagreements about implementation feasibility or timing rather than ideological opposition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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