How we calculate the "Score" for each bill we're tracking:
Bill Score =
total votes matching what voters want
total votes cast by the Representative on bills we are tracking
Where we get our data: OpenStates.org, a community project that pulls legislative data from the Florida House and Senate websites.
Official data: We track and report the votes reported by the State of Florida. Displayed votes are the most recent data available from the House and Senate websites through Open States.
Changed votes: Legislators are entitled to change their votes after bills pass or fail. Those changes may or may not be published by the state.
No votes: A gray circle indicates that the legislator did not vote on the latest motion for that bill. They may have been absent or otherwise unable to vote.
"Voters Wanted" results are reported by the total, state-wide votes, until a district has at least 1,000 verified users in the Voatz app
Building Regulations (HB 267)
Score:
75
%
This bill specifies the types of direct and indirect costs that can be covered by fees, including building plan reviews, inspections, re-inspections, permit processing, training, and unlicensed contractor enforcement. It enforces strict limitations on revenue that can be generated from fees to ensure they do not exceed enforcement costs. Excess funds are to be used for fee reduction, building enforcement agency facilities, or training related to building code enforcement. Certain activities, such as planning and zoning, cannot be funded by these fees. The legislation also introduces new thermal efficiency standards for unvented attics and rafter assemblies that rely on airtight insulating techniques and mechanical ventilation systems. Additionally, there are amendments that require employers to provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance when getting building permits, as well as updates to electronic and physical retention of site plans.
