HB 5005, a bill that allows for massive deregulation of businesses in Florida passed through a second committee yesterday.
In keeping with the tired Republican theme of slapping the title "job-killer" onto everything they want to attack, they claim this bill will stop "job-killing" regulations and get Floridians "back to work."
And get back to work they will, even if it kills you.
This bill deregulates 20 professions (cut back from the original 30) including everything from auto repair, to health studios, to moving companies.
Not only is this potentially dangerous and makes it easier for Floridians to become more susceptible to fraud, legitimate businesses would be hurt by it as well. It's hard to compete against low priced fly-by-night companies who have no regard for the health and safety of it's customers.
The list of businesses to be deregulated if this bill passes:
- athlete agents
- auctioneers
- auctioneer apprentices
- body wrappers
- sale of vending machines and other types of businesses
- charitable organizations
- dance studios
- hair braiders
- hair wrappers
- health studios
- interior designers
- intrastate movers
- motor vehicle repair shops
- rooming houses
- sellers of travel
- talent agents
- telemarketing
- yacht and ship brokers
- water vending machines
- television tube labeling
- sales representative contracts
So there you have it. Jump in at your own risk Florida!
Think of all the jobs this will save! Feel better?
The Florida House says: "you're welcome."
