Employment & Curfew For Minors The bill makes changes to the employment restrictions for minors. Minors 16 and 17 years of age would be permitted to work the same number of hours as a person 18 years of age or older. Local governments could not adopt or enforce curfews on minors that are more stringent Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
Special Election A general election was held on December 5th to fill House District 116 in Miami-Dade County, which was vacated by former representative Juan Fernandez-Barquin (R-Miami). Republican Mike Redondo won the election with 51.8 percent of the vote, beating Democrat Johnny Gonzalo Farias who garnered 45.63 percent and NPA candidate Frank De La Paz Read more about Special Election[…]
Homestead Tax Exemptions These bills would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot with the purpose of extending the current homestead exemption to also apply to school district levies. Reparations This proposes a constitutional amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit the state, a county, a municipality or any other political subdivision from paying reparations to Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
Left Hand Lane Drivers The bill would set noncriminal fines of up to $158 for using the left lane unless drivers are attempting to pass other motorists. However, it would provide several exceptions, such as when motorists are directed to use certain lanes or to drive around obstructions. Electric & Hybrid License Fees The Senate bill Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
Agritourism The bills would amend the statutory preemption on local government regulation of agritourism activities by prohibiting a local government from requiring a “certificate of use” for any agricultural land, facility or agritourism venue unless authorized by general law. In addition, the bills prohibit a local government from limiting any state-regulated activity associated with agritourism, including Read more about Bills of Interest[…]