2014 – 2015 Budget Items Vetoed by Governor Scott

Posted on August 1, 2014July 10, 2014 by Lena Juarez

The Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget (also known as the General Appropriations Act) was signed into law by Governor Scott on June 2nd. Of the $77.1 billion budget passed by the Legislature, only $68.9 million in projects were vetoed by him. It was a good year for many social service agencies, infrastructure projects and the arts Read more about 2014 – 2015 Budget Items Vetoed by Governor Scott[…]

Legislation Vetoed by the Governor

Posted on July 29, 2013July 13, 2013 by Lena Juarez

The Governor vetoed eleven bills this session. Three bills of interest are outlined below. ALIMONY – SB 718 would have changed the awarding of alimony in family law cases. Particulars included the limitation of the length of time alimony could be paid, the placement of caps on the amount of such award, the prohibition of alimony Read more about Legislation Vetoed by the Governor[…]