SENATE CONFIRMATIONS The Senate confirmed only a handful of gubernatorial appointments during the 2015 session. Among the approved were Public Service Commissioners Julie Brown and Jimmy Patronis and Auditor General Sherrill Foltz Norman. AG Norman is the first woman to hold the position. On their last day on the floor, the Senate confirmed Brigadier General Michael Calhoun, Adjutant General of Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
BILLS THAT FAILED The following is a sampling of bills which failed this legislative session, largely because of the impasse between the Senate and House. Expect to see many of these issues return next year. CYCLING SAFETY Cyclists and pedestrians lost out when a transportation bill died in the Senate. It would have provided criminal Read more about Bills that Failed[…]
GOVERNOR SUES FEDS The Governor has filed suit against the United States Department of Health & Human Services, among others, in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida. The suit alleges the federal government is illegally coercing the State of Florida to implement the expansion of Medicaid by not funding the Low Income Pool. Read more about Legal Updates[…]
BILLS THAT FAILED The following is a sampling of bills which failed this legislative session, largely because of the impasse between the Senate and House. Expect to see many of these issues return next year. ALIMONY REFORM The House passed their bill on a 93-22 vote, but the Senate never took up the final measure. Read more about Bills that Failed[…]
BILLS THAT PASSED In this section, we review bills that passed both chambers and will be or have been sent to Governor Scott for his consideration. The Governor will have three options: (1) sign the legislation into law; (2) veto the legislation; or (3) allow the bills to become law without his signature. SPRING Read more about Bills that Passed[…]