Statement from Terry Hutchinson, Florida franchise owner and Vice Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations, on passage of Senate Bill 1076
“Today’s passage of Senate Bill 1076, the “Small Business Parity Act” is a major step in the right direction for Florida’s small businesses. We applaud Senator Steube for his leadership in sponsoring this good bill and for the members of the Senate that voted for the bill today. As a Florida franchise owner and Vice Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations and on behalf of the 40,000 small franchise operations in our state, I am proud of our legislators for taking action to level the playing field and protect Florida small businesses and jobs.“