Fall 2013 – Legislative Leadership Changes

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Lena Juarez

After Representative Chris Dorworth’s defeat in the 2012 election, Representative Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) emerged as the Republican Party leader in the Florida House. The Democrats stripped Representative Darryl Rouson (D- St. Petersburg) of his position as the next Democratic leader, replacing him with Representative Mark Pafford (D- West Palm Beach) at a House Caucus Read more about Fall 2013 – Legislative Leadership Changes[…]

Bills in Effect on October 1st

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Lena Juarez

Over thirty bills went into effect on October 1st and none have received as much attention as the texting while driving ban. The “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law” is a secondary offense, meaning you may not be cited for using a wireless communications device unless you are first pulled over for another driving Read more about Bills in Effect on October 1st[…]