After Representative Chris Dorworth’s defeat in the 2012 election, Representative Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) emerged as the Republican Party leader in the Florida House. The Democrats stripped Representative Darryl Rouson (D- St. Petersburg) of his position as the next Democratic leader, replacing him with Representative Mark Pafford (D- West Palm Beach) at a House Caucus Read more about Fall 2013 – Legislative Leadership Changes[…]
Legislators were in Tallahassee the last week of September and the second in October for their initial interim committee weeks in preparation for the 2014 Legislative Session. These first meetings included presentations by staff and others as follow-ups to previous legislative actions and to provide previews of upcoming issues. Outlined below are some highlights from Read more about Fall 2013 Legislative Updates[…]
In preparation for the 2014 Legislative Session, Senate President Don Gaetz and House Speaker Will Weatherford announced the interim committee schedule. Committee meetings will be held the weeks of September 23rd, October 7th, November 4th, and December 9th during 2013. The 2014 schedule includes two weeks in January and three in February. Now through the Read more about Late Summer 2013 Legislative Updates[…]
The Governor vetoed eleven bills this session. Three bills of interest are outlined below. ALIMONY – SB 718 would have changed the awarding of alimony in family law cases. Particulars included the limitation of the length of time alimony could be paid, the placement of caps on the amount of such award, the prohibition of alimony Read more about Legislation Vetoed by the Governor[…]
To date, the Governor has signed two hundred seventy-two bills into law and has vetoed eleven. After passage by the Legislature, a bill must be signed by the presiding officers and presented to the Governor. The Governor then has fifteen days to either (1) sign the bill into law, (2) let the time lapse and Read more about Legislation Approved by the Governor[…]