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• March 2015
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
2015 Legislative Bill Tracking Report
By Jennifer Hatfield, FSPA Government Relations Consultant /
Join FSPA government relations consultant Jennifer Hatfield and FSPAmembers
in Tallahassee for this annual event.
Meet with agencies and legislators to voice industry concerns. Help continue
FSPA’s efforts to cultivate relationships with those in government.
RSVP now if you want to attend by emailing
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ThefifthandfinalinterimcommitteeweekwrappedupFebruary20inTallahassee–
bills continued to be filed, given committee references, and many began to be
heard in committee – all setting the stage for session to begin March 3. FSPA
will be meeting with legislators for the annual Legislative Days event March
18-19; where discussions on legislation directly impacting the swimming pool
industry will occur.
Since the February issue of
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, more bills have been filed
and those FSPA will tracked are listed here.
Underwater Pool Lighting Safety - HB 795 by Rep. Stark / SB 926 by Sen.
Sobel. This bill provides that underwater lighting inspections are not exempt
