Below are a few bills that did not pass this year: TOBACCO Dubbed the “Tobacco 21 Act,” the legislation would have preempted the establishment of the minimum age for the sale of tobacco products and nicotine products to the state and raised the age of purchasing such products to 21. FRACKING Measures to ban the Read more about Bills that died[…]
The following are bills that did not pass this session: ALCOHOL Several bills impacting the regulation of alcohol died. The bills were attempting to level the playing field between existing craft breweries and craft distilleries. They would have allowed the distilleries a wide latitude regarding direct sales to the public. The House approved HB 1219, Read more about Bills That Failed[…]
ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS Sponsored by Senate Banking and Insurance Chair Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) and Representative Danny Perez (R-Miami), this bill would limit attorneys’ fees in cases involving the insurance practice known as assignment of benefits. Insurers have long contended that abuses and litigation have driven up premiums. ELECTIONS A priority of Secretary of State Read more about Bills that Passed[…]
SCOOTERS This legislation allows for the operation of micromobility devices (scooters) without a valid driver license and excludes them from compliance with vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance requirements. It will not prohibit a city or county government from adopting an ordinance governing the operation of scooters on streets, highways, and sidewalks in their jurisdiction. STRAW Read more about Bills That Passed[…]
The following is a sampling of bills that passed: EDUCATION Workforce Education A priority of the Governor, this legislation passed both chambers with bipartisan support. The bill will require high schools to place a stronger emphasis on vocational and technical training and apprenticeships, beginning with required courses for middle school students on career and education Read more about Bills that Passed[…]