JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION Bills to strip the Florida Bar of its role in recommending members to the judicial nominating commission has been filed by Representative Frank White (R-Pensacola) and Senator Aaron Bean (R-Jacksonville). The decisions to fill vacancies would be made by the Senate and House leaders’ appointees. RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS Representatives Clovis Watson (D-Gainesville) and Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Arnett Giradeau Former Jacksonville legislator and civil rights leader Arnett Girardeau, DDS died October 26th at the age of 88. Dr. Girardueau served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1976 to 1983. In 1982, he was elected to the State Senate and he served until 1992. He was president pro tempore of the Senate in Read more about In Memoriam[…]
EDUCATION Several education bills are gaining traction this year. Senator Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) is sponsoring the “Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act of 2018” which includes provisions to create a World Class Faculty and Scholar Program; establishes the State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program; authorizes students to use Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program awards Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
The Florida Legislature completed five of the six weeks of scheduled interim committee meetings to prepare for the 2018 Legislative Session, which begins on January 9th. One week was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. Legislators have been preparing for the session by filing their bills and appropriations requests. To date, members have requested close to Read more about From the Capitol[…]
As we reflect on the year 2017, we send heartfelt thoughts to those who were impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and hope that 2018 is less eventful! We hope you enjoy this holiday season and appreciate spending time with your loved ones. As always, JEJ and Associates will be covering the upcoming legislative session and all Read more about From the Capitol[…]