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Miami Lakes committee reports limited traction on blasting bills after Tallahassee outreach
Summary
Committee members described meetings in Tallahassee with legislative staff and potential CFO appointees and said the bills related to blasting have so far seen little movement in committee calendars.
Miami Lakes committee members said this week that efforts to advance state legislation related to blasting have produced interest from some lawmakers but no immediate movement out of committees.
Committee members said the delegation’s trip to Tallahassee included meetings with staff for potential chief financial officer (CFO) appointees and with several legislators. “Doral passed a resolution on our issue. I mean, I think that's a big win for all of us,” a committee member said, describing local support gathered in Tallahassee.
The committee discussed Representative Fabricio’s bill (referred to repeatedly in the meeting) and said staff found the bill had been read at first reading but remained in committee calendars. One member said, “I checked early today … we're still, like, pulled up in committees … I haven't seen any traction.”
Attendees reported meetings with two likely CFO candidates and with state senators and representatives who were briefed on the blasting issue. The committee said responses varied: one prospective CFO invited the group to visit Miami Lakes, while another recommended further studies. A committee member summarized the reception: “They were receptive … one a little bit more than the other.”
Participants also described local government engagement: the mayor spoke with state officials about the matter, and a Doral resolution was presented as evidence of regional backing. A county engineer and county departments were said to be developing proposed regulations on blasting and related vibration issues; one committee member said county staff had been asked to prepare a write-up for a proposed bill.
Committee members discussed logistics for continued lobbying, including travel timing and materials. They said they plan to provide one-page and three-page materials for legislators, keep contact information for local advocates on hand, and coordinate who will travel if a hearing is scheduled on short notice.
The committee did not take a formal vote on next steps during the meeting. Members said they will return to the issue after the spring legislative session if no action occurs and will continue to coordinate with local officials and the delegation.
