Bills signed by Governor DeSantis CITIZEN BALLOT INITIATIVES The citizen initiative process to propose amendments to the Florida Constitution will see significant changes. Signatures for petitions will only be valid until February 1st of the next even-numbered year; supervisors of elections will now be able to charge the actual cost for verifying signatures; and the Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Appointments by Governor DeSantis: Board of Governors The state university system’s Board of Governors has confirmed the reappointments of the president of three schools: Florida Atlantic President John Kelly, Florida Polytechnic President Randy Avent and New College President Donal O’Shea. They will each extend their terms by a year. Florida International University President Mark Rosenberg Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Alan Becker Former Democratic State Representative Alan Becker died July 4th at his home in Southwest Ranches. Becker was an assistant public defender before becoming the youngest person elected to the Florida House in 1972 at age 26. He served three terms and sponsored many condominium association laws. He was co-founder of the Becker & Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis: FIREWORKS More neighborhood fireworks were launched this Fourth of July holiday weekend as the Governor approved a bill allowing fireworks to be sold for the July 4th holiday, as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. PARENTAL CONSENT A minor must get written and notarized parental or legal Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Tom Lee Senator Tom Lee (R-Brandon) has announced he will resign his senate seat, effective November 3rd. Lee was elected to the Florida Senate in 1996, serving as President from 2004 to 2006. He ran unsuccessfully for Florida’s chief financial officer in 2006. Lee was elected again to the Florida Senate in 2012 and served as Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]