BILLS THAT PASSED In this section, we review bills that passed both chambers and will be or have been sent to Governor Scott for his consideration. The Governor will have three options: (1) sign the legislation into law; (2) veto the legislation; or (3) allow the bills to become law without his signature. Read more about Bills that Passed[…]
BEER AND ALCOHOL It looks like craft beer aficionados may be able to purchase their beer in the preferred 64 ounce containers, known as growlers. It is already legal for the craft industry to sell 32 and 128 ounce containers. Another bill that would allow craft distilleries to sell more of their products directly to Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
EDUCATION Several education bills are making their way through the Legislature this year. One details how funding would be distributed to charter schools and creates the Florida Institute for Charter School Innovation at Florida State University. The Institute’s mission is to research policy related to charter school accountability, instruction, finance management and operations. Charter schools Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Below is a sampling of some of the 1,210 bills that have been filed as of Tuesday, February 26th. WATER Florida voters overwhelming approved Amendment 1 last fall requiring the State to set aside a portion of funds collected from real estate sales to protect Florida’s natural resources. The Legislature is now tasked with how best Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
LEGISLATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE The Florida Legislature will return to Tallahassee on January 5th for interim committee meetings. These meetings are also scheduled for the weeks of January 20th-23rd, February 2nd-6th, February 9th-13th and February 16th-20th. The 2015 Legislative Session begins on March 3rd and lasts sixty days. Members will decide the 2015-16 fiscal year budget Read more about Legislative meeting schedule[…]