The Capitol was busy early this year with the 2016 Legislative Session starting on January 12th. Legislation passed in 2015 that directed the members to craft a budget and consider any proposals from January 12th – March 11th this year. They will follow the same schedule in 2018. As a result, many legislators and staffers Read more about From the Capitol[…]
You may view the Governor’s press release here Below is a sampling of the bills Governor Scott signed today: SB 112 Absentee Voting – This bill replaces the term “absentee ballot” with the term “vote-by-mail ballot” in Florida Statutes. SB 222 Parking for Disabled Veterans – This bill grants free parking at public airports to vehicles Read more about Governor Scott Signs 25 Bills Into Law[…]
HB 59 Agritourism – This bill prohibits local governments from enforcing regulations that limit agritourism and expands the definition of agritourism. HB 75 Electronic Monitoring Devices – This bill makes it a felony to remove or tamper with an electronic monitoring device required by a court order. HB 91 Severe Injuries Caused by Dogs – Read more about Governor Scott Signs 15 Bills into Law[…]
Florida A&M University Board of Trustees Appointed are Thomas Dortch Jr., Atlanta, chairman of Lancor Parking Solutions and chairman and chief executive officer of TWD, Inc.; and Craig Reed, Newton Square, PA, executive director of sourcing and logistics for DuPont USA. Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Appointed are Shaun Davis, Weston managing partner of Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor Rick Scott signed nine bills into law yesterday, including the following: SB 130 Discharging a Firearm – This bill Prohibits the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas. SB 158 Identification Cards and Driver Licenses – This bill allows a Floridian with a lifetime fishing, hunting, or boating license to have a symbol Read more about Bills Signed into Law 2/24/16[…]