The bill CS/CS/HB 991 introduces extensive amendments to various sections of Florida Statutes, primarily focusing on the regulation of community redevelopment agencies, economic development initiatives, and professional licensing across multiple sectors. It establishes a termination date for community redevelopment agencies, prohibiting them from initiating new projects or issuing new debt after October 1, 2025, unless specific conditions are met. The bill also creates the Office of Rural Prosperity to enhance economic development in rural areas, introduces the Renaissance Grants Program for growth-impeded counties, and mandates the Department of Economic Opportunity to update its strategic plan every five years. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of broadband access and transportation infrastructure improvements in rural communities.
Significant changes include the shift of regulatory authority from various boards to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, streamlining licensing processes for professions such as engineering, accounting, and real estate. The bill also modifies requirements for licensure, including the introduction of fingerprint submissions for criminal history checks and the removal of certain continuing education requirements. Furthermore, it enhances oversight and accountability measures for appraisers and appraisal management companies, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Overall, the bill aims to improve regulatory efficiency, support rural economic growth, and enhance public safety across various sectors in Florida.
Statutes affected: H 991 Filed: 163.3755
H 991 c1: 163.3755
H 991 c2: 163.3755, 20.165, 212.08, 215.55871, 309.01, 310.0015, 310.002, 310.051, 310.061, 310.073, 310.075, 310.081, 310.111, 310.1115, 310.121, 310.131, 310.142, 310.183, 310.185, 319.28, 326.002, 376.303, 403.868, 403.9329, 440.02, 448.26, 468.382, 468.3852, 468.387, 468.392, 468.397, 468.398, 468.431, 468.4336, 468.435, 468.520, 468.522, 468.5245, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.531, 468.532, 468.603, 468.606, 468.607, 468.613, 468.629, 468.631, 468.8312, 468.8315, 468.8415, 468.8417, 469.004, 469.013, 471.003, 471.0035, 471.011, 471.013, 471.017, 471.023, 471.045, 472.003, 472.005, 473.3035, 473.304, 473.305, 473.311, 473.313, 473.319, 473.3205, 473.321, 474.202, 474.2065, 474.211, 474.213, 474.216, 474.217, 474.221, 476.034, 476.154, 476.155, 476.192, 476.214, 476.234, 477.016, 477.018, 477.0212, 477.026, 477.028, 481.207, 481.209, 481.211, 481.217, 481.222, 481.303, 481.306, 481.307, 481.309, 481.310, 481.311, 481.315, 481.317, 481.319, 481.323, 489.103, 489.108, 489.1131, 489.1136, 489.114, 489.118, 489.121, 489.126, 489.127, 489.132, 489.142, 489.1425, 489.1455, 489.146, 489.509, 489.510, 489.514, 489.516, 489.5161, 489.520, 489.523, 489.525, 489.5335, 489.552, 492.102, 492.104, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.1101, 492.111, 493.6105, 493.6106, 493.6113, 493.6120, 493.6123, 493.6201, 493.6202, 493.6203, 493.6302, 493.6304, 493.631, 493.6402, 493.6403, 493.6406, 514.0315, 514.075, 553.791, 553.998, 569.34, 627.192, 633.216, 713.01, 1006.12, 373.219, 455.213, 471.015, 473.308, 476.188, 499.0121, 499.041, 509.261, 569.006, 569.35, 215.971, 218.67, 288.007, 288.019, 288.065, 288.1226, 339.0801, 339.2817, 339.68, 420.9073, 420.9075, 163.3187, 212.205, 257.191, 257.193, 265.283, 443.191, 571.26, 571.265, 553.79, 475.175, 475.180, 475.182, 475.613, 475.25, 475.612, 475.614, 475.6145, 475.6147, 475.615, 475.617, 475.6171, 475.618, 475.619, 475.6222, 475.624, 475.6245, 475.625, 475.627, 475.628, 475.629, 475.630, 475.631