Jim provides an excellent overview of the provisions of this growth bill below. I’ve been following the debate on this with interest. The major opposition that has formed centers on the provision allowing certain municipalities (all of Pinellas and Broward … Continue reading
Once area that is challenging in Florida is the balance between protecting natural resources while allowing for both the significant growth we are experiencing and the desire for people to enjoy those resources. This is one area where many bills … Continue reading
As a former Student Body President, and someone who is not yet a parent, I often think of higher education first when education issues arise. However, the issue of education is far broader. Here are the 20 education related bills … Continue reading
Florida has a long history of open government, a tradition dating to the 1909 passage of the “Public Records Law.” Open government laws, now called Government in the Sunshine laws, provide everyone with access to the inner workings of our … Continue reading
As part of a new series, I will be highlighting the bills which passed the Legislature during the 2007 Regular Legislative Session. First, let me say that the Legislature passed a total of 345 bills – which is a fairly … Continue reading
From the Office of Rep. Kevin Ambler: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: JENNA LABADIE LEGISLATIVE AIDE PHONE: (850) 488-0275 April 27, 2007 “Ought to be a Law” Student Bill HB 1161/SB 2458 Goes to the Floor for a Vote in the … Continue reading
Don’t forget to check out Property Tax Reform Comparison page. As the media report agreements during the conference process, I will update the page. It breaks down all of the issues relating to property tax reform.
I have updated the Property Tax Legislation page to show a comparison of the House and Senate plans on a variety of topics. Take a look at the page for a breakdown, and and explanation of the provisions included in … Continue reading
The State of Sunshine reached the attention of Palm Beach Post columnist Frank Cerabino. In his Musings column Wednesday, he explored my post on the Top Ten Amusing Bills for the 2007 Session: With the state legislature in session again, … Continue reading
When more than 3,000 bills are filed every year, you have to realize that some of them are just plain wacky — but not to the members sponsoring them, or the special interest groups for or against them. These are … Continue reading