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Senate Bill 170 / House Bill 1515  - Local Ordinances 

Currently, local governments have wide discretion to adopt local regulations (called ordinances) to solve local issues. For example, local government can choose to adopt ordinances to do things like require sea turtle friendly lighting, prohibit puppy mills, require bars to close at a certain time, and much more. Senate Bill 170 / House Bill 1515 would require local governments to prepare a business impact estimate before enacting a wide range of ordinances, including measures to protect the local environment and quality of life. The bill also provides additional avenues for businesses to sue ...

Senate Bill 170 / House Bill 1515  - Local Ordinances 

Currently, local governments have wide discretion to adopt local regulations (called ordinances) to solve local issues. For example, local government can choose to adopt ordinances to do things like require sea turtle friendly lighting, prohibit puppy mills, require bars to close at a certain time, and much more. Senate Bill 170 / House Bill 1515 would require local governments to prepare a business impact estimate before enacting a wide range of ordinances, including measures to protect the local environment and quality of life. The bill also provides additional avenues for businesses to sue local governments. If passed, businesses would be entitled to recover attorney fees and costs if they prevailed, but a local government would not, making it very unlikely that local governments would fight back to defend their ordinances.  

Bottom Line: Senate Bill 170 / House Bill 1515 will make it much harder for local governments to solve local issues. 

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VETO SB 170/ HB 1515

Senate Bill 170 / House Bill 1515 - 'Local Ordinances' has already been approved by the legislature, so the only way to stop it is for the Governor to veto it. Help us stop the Local Ordinance Preemption bill by emailing Governor DeSantis and urging him to VETO SB 170/ HB 1515.

Customized emails are more impactful. You can include things like:

  • The fact that this bill will put a huge economic burden on local governments, who will be forced to pass those costs on to taxpayers.
  • If signed, this bill will make it extremely difficult for local governments to adopt local environmental protections. Ordinances relating to sea turtle lighting, mangrove and dune preservation, single-use plastic bans, and manatee and gopher tortoise protection could all be at risk. 
  • Local governments are in the best position to deal with local issues. 

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  • Clearly state how you are urging them to vote (Example: "VETO this bill because...")
  • Keep it short. There is no need to write a whole essay. A few sentences will do. 
  • Make it personal. Elected official tend to ignore emails that are copied and pasted from 100s of people. Add a personal touch like a story or how this bill would impact your community. 

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