There was one major elections bill that passed this year, and it contained a lot of provisions. A few, less extensive bills passed dealing with citizen initiatives. HB 573 is the major election package. It’s provisions include: requiring voter registration … Continue reading
The number of bills affecting active military service members and veterans has dwindled over the years, as the Legislature runs out of ways to support the military. Heck, we do a GREAT job of that now. Here are the bills … Continue reading
A number of bills are filed every year that deal with law enforcement, public safety, and Florida’s court system. Law Enforcement & First Responders SB 1030 increases court cost assessed against anyone convicted of violating state penal or criminal statute … 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
Today is the last day of the 2007 Legislative Session. It is called Sine Die because the chambers of the Legislature always adjourn during the Legislative Session until a specific moment in time. The official motion on the floor is … Continue reading
<a href=”http://www.myfloridahouse.com” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://www.leg.state.fl.us/images/houseseal.jpg” alt=”House” align=”left” border=”0″ height=”100″ width=”100″ /></a><strong>Florida House of Representatives</strong> There are only 7 House Bills on third reading and no Special Order Calendar has been published. On the last two days of session, the House usually … Continue reading
Sorry for the delay. Had to attend a Tampa Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning. Florida House of Representatives There are 46 House Bills on third reading, including: SB 464 by Sen. Gary Siplin, designating my birthday (Jan 6) as … Continue reading