From the Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fiscal Year 2011/12 Estimates...
Revenue and expenditure for Surveyors and Mappers is $685,632 and $658,792 with a net of $35,840.
I just paid the biennial renewal fees for my LS and LB licenses that have an expiration date of February 28, 2013. If the deregulation bill passes and Florida Surveyor and Mapper licenses are null and void as of July 1, 2011, I figure the Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services owes me for 1 year, 8 months of unearned license fee. Let's see...$255 for the LS and $355 for the LB...of which only 16% would be earned...$508.34 PLUS I want all of the $100 extra charged for each license for the Dept. of Ag's "start-up"... make that $708.34.
You hear that Rick? I'll be expecting $708.34 on July 2, 2011. In fact, I want the money back I just spent on unnecessary CEUs...add $500. So, make that $1,208.34.
Oh, and I won't accept your check either. CASH ONLY!
The IOU is in the mail... less shipping & handling costs... which just happen to equal the amount owed.
Politics as usual!
This bill was studied 6 MONTHS AGO! Who was Governor then? Yep, you guessed it: TANMAN!
This bill was the product of a shady deal, under the cover of darkness. Don't kid yourself.
Thanks for posting that, B.A. There's been some inaccurate information being thrown around that surveyors are being targeted because our board losses money. Thanks for posting actual FACTS and not running off at the mouth, like some other people ...
Do you have the history of this bill? I've been trying to find it, but had no success.
They are ridding themselves of the expense of the board. They have no intention of eliminating the (illegal) occupation tax. Let’s do this math: Revenue in $685,632, revenue out $0, net 685,632. Rick is nobody’s dummy.
God Bless Texas
All I have is a repost from someone that was at the meeting:
We had 1 Surveyor stand up and speak at the meeting this morning while some twenty folks spoke concerning Interior Design regulation. The Cosmetology and Nail Technicians already had a Rep. with an Amendment to remove them (successfully). We were pitifully unprepared. The Committee Members didn't even have any questions for our one speaker, while they were very concerned on the Public safety issues and (valid) differences in Interior Design vs. Interior Decorating. It turns out this Committee has been studying deregulation of over 60 occupations and Professions for some 6 months, now narrowed down to a handful. The Geologist knew, the Interior Designers knew, the Nail Techs and Barbers certainly knew, all have been working with the Reps for some time to look out for their interest. Where were the Surveyors? Out in the field, the left (behind) one! We better get our act together quick!
I'll just have Governor Rick cut 5 evenly divided checks to the 5 Democrats that voted to uphold our Profession ...
I have the pdf of the House Staff Analysis, if anyone wants it send me an email..
here is the first page..
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STAFF ANALYSIS
BILL #: PCB BCAS 11-01 Relating to deregulation of professions and occupations
SPONSOR(S): Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
TIED BILLS: IDEN./SIM. BILLS:
REFERENCE
ACTION
ANALYST
STAFF DIRECTOR or
BUDGET/POLICY CHIEF
Orig. Comm.: Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
Morton/Livingston/ Whittington
Creamer
SUMMARY ANALYSIS
The bill repeals the regulation of the following professions, businesses and occupations: Athlete Agents Auctioneers and Auctioneer Apprentices Barbers Sellers of Business Opportunities Charitable Organizations Community Association Managers and Firms Condominiums, Cooperatives, Timeshares, and Mobile Home Parks Cosmetology Specialists, including Hair Braiders, Hair Wrappers, Body Wrappers, Manicurists, Pedicurists, and Nail Extensions. Dance Studios Employee Leasing Companies Professional Geologists Health Studios Home Inspectors Homeowners Associations Interior Designers Intrastate Movers Landscape Architects Mold-Related Services Motor Vehicle Repair Shops Sellers of Travel Surveyors and Mappers Talent Agents Telemarketing Yacht and Ship Brokers
It also repeals regulations relating to: Transportation access to outdoor theaters Roominghouses Sales representative contracts involving commissions Television tube labeling Water vending machines
The bill also eliminates the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes as well as five professional boards.
The bill has a negative fiscal impact on state trust funds, with a corresponding reduction in expenditures. The bill has a positive fiscal impact on the private sector. See fiscal comments.
The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2011, unless otherwise noted.
