Department of Corrections Appointed secretary was Mark Inch, a retired United States Army Major General who served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Department of Environmental Protection Reappointed Secretary was Noah Valenstein. He was confirmed by the Cabinet on February 26th. Department of Juvenile Justice Appointed secretary was Simone Marstiller, previously an Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
JEJ and Associates is working with the City of St. Augustine to stop a bill that would not allow local governments to regulate vacation rentals. Check out this article in the St. Augustine Record
Here is a sampling of some legislation that has been filed for this Session. MARIJUANA ID CARDS Both chambers have introduced bills which would allow reciprocity for individuals who hold identification cards from other states to use medical marijuana in Florida. HEMP PROGRAM Three bills have been filed, including one by the Chair of the Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
LAW ENFORCEMENT SEIZURES The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously against excessive seizure of property by law enforcement. The practice has resulted in the loss of private property including homes, automobiles and cash. The Court ruled that states must abide by the 8th Amendment prohibiting excessive fines. The Court did not rule on the amount Read more about Legal Updates[…]
SPECIAL ELECTIONS Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 2019-20 to set special elections to replace three representatives who resigned to serve in the executive branch. The vacancies include District 7 by Representative Halsey Beshears; District 38 by Representative Danny Burgess; and District 97 by Representative Jared Moskowitz. The special primary election will be held April 9, Read more about Special Elections[…]