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Weekly Legislative Update from March 13, 2015

Property Rights

HB 391- Relating to Location of Utilities

On Thursday, March 12th, HB 391, relating to Location of Utilities, by Rep. Clay Ingram (R-Pensacola) unanimously passed through the House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee with 12 yeas and 0 nays. House Bill 391 will clarify the difference between a Right of Way and an easement and also define which party is financially responsible for the transfer/move in both. This bill has two committee stops remaining. AIF’s Vice President of State and Federal Affairs, Brewster Bevis, stood in support of this bill.

AIF supports protecting the private property rights of Florida businesses.