DUI DIVERSION Judiciary Chair and Senate President Pro Tempore David Simmons (R-Longwood) is proposing a diversion program for drivers who are caught driving while impaired. If passed, the bill would create a one-year pilot program for first-time offenders. Once they successfully complete the program, the judge would withhold adjudication on a DUI charge. NALOXONE IN Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Some bills we are following for you this Session: SALES TAX HOLIDAYS Putting a few extra dollars in taxpayers’ pockets through the authorization of sales tax holidays are a favorite with legislators. There are bills currently making their way through committees that address the annual back-to-school tax holiday, a hurricane preparedness break and a small Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Select Committee on the Integrity of Research Institutions Speaker Oliva created the Select Committee on the Integrity of Research Institutions on December 30th to determine the extent of foreign investment in research funded by Florida taxes. Speaker Designate Chris Sprowls (R-Clearwater) will serve as chair and Representative Tom Leek (R-Daytona Beach) will serve as vice chair. Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
The Legislature gathered in Tallahassee for its final week of committee meetings from December 9th – 12th and multiple fundraisers for candidates who have races next November. Thus far, 1,063 bills have been filed and 1,500 appropriation requests have been submitted by members. The 2020 Legislative Session will begin on January 14th and is scheduled Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Florida’s legislators returned to the Capitol City during the week of September 16th for interim committee meetings. Legislators will be in Tallahassee during the weeks of October 14th and 21st; November 4th and 11th; and December 9th. The Legislature will convene its regular session on January 14, 2020 and is scheduled to complete its work Read more about Legislative Issues[…]