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FloridaHB 40352026House

Palm Beach County

Sponsored By: Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeIndustries & Professional Activities SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeHouse CalendarRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Palm Beach contractors face revised licensing rules

Palm Beach County contractor and journeyman applicants must pass a written test for their certificate category, scoring at least 75%. The licensing board may allow oral tests for specialty contractors and journeymen. It sets test times and locations within the county; fixed exam limits and mandatory 60-day rescheduling rules are removed. After receiving a complete application and fee, the board reviews finances, credit, education, test results, experience, and business reputation. Its review also covers any business the applicant represents in contracting. Before receiving an active certificate, applicants must show proof of public liability insurance and a license bond, at board-set amounts. Separately, original-certificate applicants who fail to appear for examination within 60 days after notification must reapply and pay a new fee.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • State Affairs Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 150 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 114 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-199

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/10/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/9/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/11/2026House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 788

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 788

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 788

    3/11/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Received

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0

    2/11/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    2/11/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/11/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    2/11/2026House

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)

    2/5/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/4/2026House

  21. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    2/4/2026House

  22. Bill referred to House Calendar

    2/4/2026House

  23. CS Filed

    2/3/2026House

  24. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

    2/3/2026House

  25. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    2/3/2026House

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