House Bill 7163 (2007 Legislative Session) revised the continuing education requirements for certified and registered contractors licensed by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. All certified and registered contractors must now complete one hour of laws and rules-related continuing education as part of the 14 hours that is currently required during each licensure cycle.
Enforcement of the new one hour requirement will begin with the expiration of certified licenses on August 31, 2008.

The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) is pleased to announce, along with the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), the passage of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. This act, passed earlier in 2007 by the Senate Commerce Committee, was incorporated as Title IV of the omnibus energy bill approved by the Congress and signed by the President on December 19, 2007. The House of Representatives in July passed a slightly different version of the bill, but it is the Senate version that has now been enacted, with the full support of APSP and FSPA. Passage of this legislation is the culmination of a lengthy, intensive effort by both Houses of Congress to promote child safety in and around pools, spas and hot tubs.