BILLS THAT FAILED THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION To date, Governor Rick Scott has signed sixty bills. We have outlined a few items of interest that failed this year. EDUCATION Many education priorities did not make it onto the train. These provisions included: adding 100 minutes per week of recess for elementary school children; a proposed constitutional amendment Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
BILLS THAT PASSED THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION To date, Governor Rick Scott has signed sixty bills. To see a list of these bills go here. There are nine bills requiring action by the governor today, March 23rd. We have outlined, below, a few items of interest that passed and failed this year. EDUCATION A whopper Read more about Bills That Passed[…]
GUN LEGISLATION Open Carry Legislation which would allow holders of concealed weapon permits to openly carry such weapons is gaining momentum in the Legislature. Recently, the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s governing board voted 15-7 to support the measure if additional law enforcement protections are added. Bill sponsors have indicated they are open to amendments. The Florida Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
RAILS TO TRAILS The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled on a case originating in Florida regarding the conversion of abandoned railroads to recreational uses. Over 100 property owners had sued seeking financial compensation when such a conversion occurred. In the state case, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Appointments by Governor Scott: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Cissy Proctor has been named Executive Director of DEO. She has been at DEO since 2013, serving as the Chief of Staff since 2015. She replaces Jesse Panuccio, who resigned on December 4th. Also at the DEO, Morgan L. McCord will serve as the agency’s press Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]