Florida Chamber of Commerce Staff changes at the Florida Chamber include Kyle Baltuch, executive vice president; Rachel Ludwig, vice president; Dr. Keith Richard, vice president of research. Jay Galbraith BRIDG named Jay Galbraith president. BRIDG is a nonprofit public-private partnership based in Osceola County’s 500-acre NeoCity technology campus. Tommy Gregory State Representative Tommy Gregory (R-Lakewood Ranch) was named Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY The State will prohibit counties and municipalities from allowing camping or sleeping on public property without the Florida Department of Children and Families’ approval. This certification, if granted, would designate specific public properties for camping for a period of one year. LIVE HEALTHY Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top priority was signed by the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
The Legislature has been sending bills to Governor Ron DeSantis since the session ended on March 8th. As of this date, has received 113 bills and signed 74 since the session’s conclusion. Once received, he has 15 days to take action by either signing a bill, letting it become law without his signature or vetoing Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Free Kill Law This proposal would remove the current provision that prohibits adult children and parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits. Cassie’s Law These would make every sheriff’s office in the state a safe location for parents to swap custody of their kids. Current law allows many swap locations which are not Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
Firearms The bills prohibit the possession or use of a firearm in ‘sensitive locations,’ which is defined as numerous public facilities including but not limited to buildings or facilities owned, leased or operated by government entities, including public transportation. Wetlands Buffer Areas The bills would require a local government to use eminent domain to acquire any Read more about Bills of Interest[…]