Floor Vote for

Total Yeas: 74

Total Nays: 36

Total Abstained: 0

Total Missed: 10

Total Votes: 110

Vote After Roll Call:

Beltran -

I vote no only because of the provisions that preempt local regulations intended to prevent workers from heat exhaustion. Due to Florida’s unusually hot climate, the variation thereof throughout the state, and the diverse economy, I believe that local regulation may be appropriate. Weather, working conditions, and the nature of work performed vary considerably throughout the state. Regulations promulgated in Washington or Tallahassee are less likely to be appropriate than in almost any other area of regulation. If there is to be anything left of subsidiarity, it is here. I otherwise agree with the legislation.
Eskamani -

This is by far one of the most antiworker bills we have seen in the Florida Legislature this session. Not only does it preempt the ability for local municipalities to set heat stress protections, but it also sets future restrictions on living wage standards, and predictive scheduling. We should be empowering local communities to support their workforce, not ban these very basic protections. The heat stress preemption in particular is dangerous as Florida had the hottest summer last year and we expect this summer to be no different. For outdoors workers, requirements like employer provided water, shade, and bathroom breaks should not be controversial provisions to pursue. It's really just common sense.