The bill amends section 553.80 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the enforcement of the Florida Building Code. It establishes that local governments will not be eligible for additional state funds if they have undergone a legislative committee audit within the past year or if they fail to submit an affirmation to their legislative delegation regarding the expenditure of funds for services or repairs to their stormwater management systems. Additionally, each legislative committee is required to report any local governments that have been audited or have not submitted the necessary affirmation to the presiding officers and appropriations chairs.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the conditions under which local governments can carry forward unexpended balances from fees collected for enforcing the Florida Building Code. It specifies that any excess funds must be used for certain purposes, such as reducing fees or upgrading technology systems, and imposes a limit on how long these funds can be carried forward. The bill also clarifies that fees collected must be used solely for activities directly related to the enforcement of the Florida Building Code and prohibits the funding of unrelated activities. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1169 Filed: 553.80