HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-058Peter D. O'Bryan
Chairman
District 4
Joseph Earman
Vice Chairman
District 3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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March 18, 2022
The Honorable Ron DeSantis, Governor
The Office of the Governor — The Capitol
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Re: Consider Veto SB 620
Dear Governor DeSantis:
Susan Adams
District I
Joseph E. Flescher
District 2
Laura Moss
District 5
As a fellow Republican, I want to congratulate you on another successful legislative session.
While several positive bills were passed, we would like to call your attention to one bill that will
negatively impact counties, cities, and in turn our taxpayers. Senate Bill 620/House Bill 569,
which is dubbed the Local Business Protection Act could result in significant costs to counties and
in turn our taxpayers which include local businesses.
In the past, Indian River County enacted a local ordinance to address a very dire situation brought
about by unscrupulous "pain clinics" that were leading to overdoses, criminal activity and other
negative impacts on our community. Legislation such as SB 620 could make it more challenging
to address issues such as this that may arise in the future. Frequently, local ordinances are needed
to address businesses that operate in gray areas of the law and the shadows of society. The
proposed legislation would provide financial protection for a few questionable businesses at the
expense of the majority of reputable businesses in our communities. For this reason, we ask that
you veto Senate Bill 620.
During your time as governor, you have done an excellent job of providing a business -friendly
environment in the State of Florida. This bill would not further that goal, as the vast majority of
respectable businesses could end up paying higher taxes to provide financial gains to the small
minority of bad actors within the business community. Thank you again for leadership and
dedication.
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