You may view the Governor’s press release here Below is a sampling of the bills Governor Scott signed today: SB 112 Absentee Voting – This bill replaces the term “absentee ballot” with the term “vote-by-mail ballot” in Florida Statutes. SB 222 Parking for Disabled Veterans – This bill grants free parking at public airports to vehicles Read more about Governor Scott Signs 25 Bills Into Law[…]
Governor Rick Scott signed nine bills into law yesterday, including the following: SB 130 Discharging a Firearm – This bill Prohibits the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas. SB 158 Identification Cards and Driver Licenses – This bill allows a Floridian with a lifetime fishing, hunting, or boating license to have a symbol Read more about Bills Signed into Law 2/24/16[…]
HUMAN TRAFFICKING The Legislature will pursue additional human trafficking legislation in 2016. New laws went into effect on January 1st, with the goal of raising awareness about human trafficking by requiring signs be posted in a wide range of places, including rest areas, airports and strip clubs. Additional measures under consideration this session would Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS We all groan twice a year when our clocks move forward or backward. Bills have been introduced in both chambers that would require Florida to observe Daylight Savings year-round. MEDICAL MARIJUANA Senator Brandes, a supporter of medical marijuana use, has filed a bill which would replace the 2014 Compassionate Use Act. His bill Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
RIDE SHARING SERVICES Bills impacting the operations of ride sharing services are slated for consideration this session. Senator David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs) filed a proposal requiring drivers of Uber and Lyft to have coverage of $50,000 for death and bodily injury per person, $100,000 for death and bodily injury per incident and $25,000 for property Read more about Legislative Issues[…]