Legislative Issues

HB 4133 to Repeal PG Licensure in Florida is Withdrawn

February 15th, 2011

Last week FAPG, the Florida Section of AIPG, was successful in getting House Bill 4133 withdrawn. Had it passed, the bill would have abolished the Florida Board of Professional Geologists, and removed licensure of geologists in the state of Florida. On behalf … Continue reading →

HB 4133 to Repeal PG Licensure in Florida

February 10th, 2011

As of Feb. 10, Rep. Gaetz indicated to one of our members who lives in his district that he will withdraw this bill.  However we need to continue to monitor this is done and to ensure that the important work … Continue reading →

Message from the Section President

February 9th, 2011

Dear FAPG/AIPG Members: We learned yesterday [Feb. 8, 2011] that Representative Matt Gaetz has introduced HB 4133, designed to abolish the Board of Professional Geologists and the requirement for licensure of geologists in the state of Florida. It is critical … Continue reading →

2011 Legislative Committee Week Update

January 14th, 2011

This week Senate and House Committee’s met on both policy and budget legislation. Budget The Legislative Revenue Estimating staff reported to the Senate Budget Committee that the revenue shortfall for the 2011-12 fiscal year is now projected to be approximately … Continue reading →

Legislative Update November 2010

November 5th, 2010

The House and Senate leadership recently announced a list of vetoed bills that will be taken up in the called special session on Nov. 16, 2010.  HB 1385 is the Low Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) and Long-Term Natural Attenuation Monitoring proposal which … Continue reading →