27 laws signed by Governor Rick Scott will go into effect on October 1st. Here is a sampling: HB 115 requires a judge found misusing his or her position to perform 250 hours of community service and make restitution. HB 467 and HB 469 create public-records exemptions that protect the identity of human-trafficking victims and Read more about Laws Go Into Effect Today[…]
BILLS THAT PASSED In this section, we review bills that passed both chambers and will be or have been sent to Governor Scott for his consideration. The Governor will have three options: (1) sign the legislation into law; (2) veto the legislation; or (3) allow the bills to become law without his signature. SPRING Read more about Bills that Passed[…]
BILLS THAT PASSED In this section, we review bills that passed both chambers and will be or have been sent to Governor Scott for his consideration. The Governor will have three options: (1) sign the legislation into law; (2) veto the legislation; or (3) allow the bills to become law without his signature. Read more about Bills that Passed[…]
The Florida Legislature ended the 2015 Session most unusually. Not since 1972 have the Senate and House of Representatives adjourned on different days. From the Latin ‘sine die’ or ‘without day,’ the chambers have adjourned a few hours apart in past years, but certainly not several days. On Tuesday, April 28th, House Speaker Steve Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Campaign season is still under way with the General Election just weeks away. If you would still like to request an absentee ballot, contact the Supervisor of Elections in your county by 5pm on October 29th.On October 1st, 32 of the bills passed by the Legislature this past session went into effect. Some of interest include: Read more about From the Capitol[…]