Florida firm owners urged to fight deregulation bill

Florida’s landscape architecture licensure regulatory framework is under immediate threat. HB 607 would eliminate the professional board and continuing education for landscape architects. Letters of opposition from Florida firms like yours could decisively influence the outcome.

Why this matters to your firm

• Risk mitigation & compliance: Licensed and continuously educated professionals are essential for navigating Florida’s complex regulatory environment — especially for stormwater management, flood resilience, ADA/site accessibility, and environmental protection. They reduce project risk and rework, helping keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Talent pipeline & market stability: Strong licensure and CE standards support a skilled talent pipeline and a stable market for complex, high-value design work, where firms are selected for capabilities, performance and compliance — not just the lowest bid.
• Public trust & economic growth: A well-regulated landscape architecture profession maintains public trust in the built environment and supports sustainable community development, green infrastructure and public realm investments — creating more opportunities for Florida firms.

What we’re asking

Please submit a brief letter opposing HB 607. Personalized messages from Florida employers and firm leaders carry significant weight with legislators — especially when they highlight economic, operational and public safety impacts.

How to make it effective

• 2-3 paragraphs is enough.
• Introduce your firm, number of Florida employees and the sectors you serve.
• Explain how licensed landscape architects and continuing education help you deliver safe, compliant, on-time projects.
• Quantify the stakes if you can: Potential cost overruns, project delays, liability exposure, and impacts on hiring, revenue or Florida jobs.
• Close by urging legislators to oppose HB 607 to protect public safety, maintain quality standards and safeguard Florida’s design and construction economy.

Please send your letter to House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton, and send a copy to Bradley Rawls at ASLA (brawls@asla.org).

Speaker Daniel Perez
The Capitol
402 South Monroe St
Room 420
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
daniel.perez@flhouse.gov

President Ben Albritton
The Capitol
404 South Monroe St
Room 409
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
albritton.ben.web@flsenate.gov