Senator Andy Gardiner, District 9 — Press Release

Statement by Florida Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner on Governor allowing Senate Bill 2A to become Law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, released the following statement regarding Governor Rick Scott’s decision to allow Senate Bill 2A to become law:

“I applaud Governor Scott for allowing Senate Bill 2A to become law. This decisive step postpones the implementation of septic tank inspection regulations, enabling lawmakers to analyze whether or not such a mandate is necessary and saving taxpayer dollars in the mean time.

“The septic tank regulations are especially close to home for Northwest Florida residents, and Senators Evers, Dean and Gaetz have been instrumental in addressing concerns and preparing legislation that offers more time to assess such impactful regulation.

“With SB 2A in effect, the implementation of the statewide septic tank inspection requirement is delayed from Jan. 1, to July 1, 2011. This provides us with time to thoroughly vet options and gain feedback from constituents in order to make the most well-informed decisions. I commend the bill’s cosponsors, Senators Gaetz, Negron, Evers, Dean, Detert, Lynn, Storms and Hays for having the foresight to initiate this measure.”