DAYLIGHT SAVINGS We all groan twice a year when our clocks move forward or backward. Bills have been introduced in both chambers that would require Florida to observe Daylight Savings year-round. MEDICAL MARIJUANA Senator Brandes, a supporter of medical marijuana use, has filed a bill which would replace the 2014 Compassionate Use Act. His bill Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
RIDE SHARING SERVICES Bills impacting the operations of ride sharing services are slated for consideration this session. Senator David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs) filed a proposal requiring drivers of Uber and Lyft to have coverage of $50,000 for death and bodily injury per person, $100,000 for death and bodily injury per incident and $25,000 for property Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
RAPE KIT BACKLOG The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says there are over 13,435 sexual assault kits that were collected but never submitted for testing. FDLE estimates it could cost between $9 – $32 million and take between three and nine years for the lab work to be completed. Congress has authorized federal grants to Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
GUN LEGISLATION Open Carry Legislation which would allow holders of concealed weapon permits to openly carry such weapons is gaining momentum in the Legislature. Recently, the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s governing board voted 15-7 to support the measure if additional law enforcement protections are added. Bill sponsors have indicated they are open to amendments. The Florida Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
REDISTRICTING UPDATE Congressional U.S. Representative Corrine Brown continues her efforts to maintain her current district. Brown re-filed a federal lawsuit seeking relief from the changes made to District 5. Rather than a north-south configuration, the new court-approved district runs east-west. Brown contends the new district violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Florida Senate Circuit Read more about Issues of Interest[…]