Although the minimum wage constitutional amendment went into effect in January, some Floridians will see their wage increase as the first bump, as outlined by the amendment, starts October 1st. The minimum wage increases to $10 an hour and will continue rising until it reaches $15/hour by September 30, 2026. Other bills that go into Read more about Laws That Go Into Effect October 1st[…]
As of June 30th, Governor DeSantis has signed 265 bills and vetoed five. There are no more bills waiting to go to him for his approval. Some bills of interest that have been signed into law include: RIGHT TO FARM ACT SB 88 sponsored by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) and Representative Jayer Williamson (R-Pace) Read more about Bills Signed by the Governor[…]
The Legislature held a special session on gaming from May 17th to 19th. The primary purpose was to ratify the Compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, negotiated by the Governor and Legislative leaders. The proposed included a revenue-sharing plan of $500 million annually for the first five years and an estimated $6 billion through Read more about Special Session[…]
Voucher Expansion/Consolidation The Gardiner and McKay scholarship programs, which serve students with special needs, were merged with the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which serves low- to middle-income families. It increases the maximum income eligibility to receive vouchers to 375 percent of the federal poverty level, meaning a family of four making nearly $100,000 a year Read more about Education Bills that Passed[…]
UNEMPLOYMENT The House refused to concur with the Senate’s proposal to raise the state’s unemployment benefit from $275 to $375 a week and to extend the eligibility period from 12 to 14 weeks. LOTTERY WINNERS This bill would have created a public record exemption for the name of a winner of a prize valued at Read more about Bills that Failed[…]