Legislative Issues

Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis:  FIREWORKS More neighborhood fireworks were launched this Fourth of July holiday weekend as the Governor approved a bill allowing fireworks to be sold for the July 4th holiday, as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. PARENTAL CONSENT A minor must get written and notarized parental or legal Read more about Legislative Issues[…]

Legislative Issues

The Legislature concluded its 2020 Session on March 19th. Since that time, only 16 bills have been sent to, and signed by, the Governor. The presiding officers have 191 additional bills to send to the Governor for his consideration prior to July 1st. That includes the budget with $400 million of member projects that will Read more about Legislative Issues[…]

Legislative Issues

Of the 3,517 bills filed this Session (including 1,634 proposed House appropriations projects, which are considered bills), only 207 passed both the Senate and House. That is 10 more bills than last year’s total. Here is a recap of some interesting bills that passed and failed this Session. Education Bills that Failed EDUCATION BILL The Read more about Legislative Issues[…]