Bills signed by Governor DeSantis, as of May 17, 2023 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS The goal of this new law is to lower the costs of prescription drugs by regulating pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and drug manufacturers. They both will also have to notify the state if there is an annual increase totaling 15% or more in wholesale Read more about Legislative Update[…]
As of this writing, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law 85 bills passed by the Legislature this session. Another 60 have been received, but have not been acted upon. Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis Here are some highlights of the bills signed to date: ABORTION The Governor has signed a bill into law that bans most Read more about Legislative Update[…]
The Florida Legislature completed its 2023 Session on Friday, May 5th at 11am. It was the first time in many years that the Legislature completed session “on time”. A total of 1,679 general bills and 42 local bills were filed this Session. Only 320 general bills and 28 local bills passed both chambers. Of course, the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
EXECUTION The Florida Supreme Court has denied death row inmate Louis Gaskin’s appeal to block his execution. Gaskin was condemned to die for the 1989 murders of a couple in Flagler County. His execution was carried out April 12th. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Sarasota Property Appraiser regarding Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Appointed by Governor DeSantis: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees Appointed was Natlie Figgers, Coral Springs, owner and founder of Figgers Law and chief resources officer for Figgers Communications. Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Reappointed was Bradley Levine, Lantana, CEO and founder of Tellus, LLC and president of Tarpon Drams LLC. Florida Read more about Movers and Shaker[…]