Author: Kelly White

Our lobbyist, Scott Barnhart and I met with State Representative Mooney & State Senator Hooper on March 20, 2023 at the State Capital regarding the unintended consequences of HB735 and the local county/municipal contractor licensing. It was a very productive meeting and there is a considerable amount of discussion and determination to rectify the unintended…

Leadership for both the State House & State Senate have requested Bill’s be presented to correct the issue’s pertaining to HB735 and our locally licensed Marine Contractor’s. I will be heading to Tallahassee on Monday & Tuesday next week to meet with State Senator Ed Hooper & State Representative Jim Mooney to discuss the bills….

State Rep. Dana Trabulsy (R-St. Lucie) has asked if we can help her efforts. She has introduced a bill (HB 1383) that she hopes will address our contractor licensing issue. The bill will need to be amended during the process to address our issues. Rep. Trabulsy has said she is committed to work with the…

Good Afternoon, Our lobbying firm, Jenkins Hill Consulting are making headway on the HB735 issues. Senator Hooper, Senator Perry & State Representative Trabulsy have introduced bills. As we receive updates, we will let the membership know, but have a positive feeling we will have our issues with HB735 rectified. Kelly White Executive Director

Save the Date – October 6 & 7, 2023 – The 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo will be held at The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach South, FL. We are currently looking for recommended topics for the workshops as well as speakers. In particular, we would very much like to have an electrician perform…

We starting the process of approaching members to sponsor legis for us in the upcoming session. Are there any House or Senate members who FMCA are close to or have worked with in the past? Legislators who might have a relationship with FMCA members? Please let me know when you get a chance.

Breakout Session add FMCA Expo January 7th 2023 at 11:00am Bill France Room Exclusive Training For MoistureShield MVPs is being offered in this breakout. This is an opportunity to not only learn with MoistureShield University but to also take your installations to the next level. Through our exclusive MVP training program on the Myagi platform,…

WORK BARGE: 2017 25′ X 14′ X 4′ BUILDER: St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, FL STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Deck Barge with centerline frame, 3 x 3 x 5/6″ stiffeners, raked bow, crane foundation, two internal spud wells, single manway and heavy duty mooring bits. ADDITIONAL BARGE EQUIPMENT: Single engine bracket installed for a new Suzuki 115…

Good Morning, I spoke with the representatives at The Shores Resort & Spa yesterday regarding the current condition of the resort and if there could be any issues with the event come January 2023. Great News!!!! The resort road Hurricane Nicole out well. They have some minor damage to the stairs leading to the beach…

Please forward any recommendations/referrals for Crane Training – Certification companies. Looking for Crane Schools as well as Mobile Services that can train onsite. Send to kelly.white@myfmca.org Thank you, Kelly White Executive Director