CS/CS/HB 1281 (Buchanan) and CS/SB 1256 (Collins) prohibit a local government from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, resolution, rule, code or policy, or from taking any action that restricts or prohibits or has the effect of restricting or prohibiting the use of any major appliances, including stoves and gas grills. The bills exempt local government actions and regulations necessary to implement the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. CS/CS/HB 1281 passed the House (98-16) and is awaiting action by the Senate. (O’Hara)