RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Summary
Beginning 1/1/2022, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new building construction unless the applicant provides sufficient proof that the building will be able to withstand category four hurricanes. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires building permits to be obtained for work performed for state government agencies on all new public buildings, and requires new public buildings to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2021
Last action Jan 29, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC.
upper
Jan 27, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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