The lead up to the 2018 Legislative Session will begin next month with committee meetings scheduled the week of September 12th. Candidates for open seat special elections have been crisscrossing their districts trying to engage voters this summer. Meanwhile, current legislators have been preparing for session by filing bills and meeting with constituents. The Senate Read more about From the Capitol[…]
The back-to-school tax holiday starts Friday, August 4th and runs through Sunday. Here are some details: http://www.pnj.com/story/money/business/bargainista/2017/07/27/save-during-florida-sales-tax-holiday/507797001/
Bills signed into law by Governor Scott: Pollution Public notification must be given within 24 hours of pollution incidents and additional resources for pollution prevention and recovery are now available. This legislation stems from an incident last year where approximately 215 million gallons of radioactive and contaminated water was released into Florida’s aquifer when a sinkhole Read more about Bills Signed into Law[…]
DOCS VS. GLOCKS In February, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a 2011 law prohibiting doctors from discussing firearms with their patients, declaring it unconstitutional. The deadline for the state to appeal this ruling has now passed. The court determination invalidating the law stands. MEDICAL MARIJUANA INVESTORS The 1st District Court of Appeal has Read more about Legal Update[…]
Bills signed into law by Governor Scott: Medical Use of Marijuana This bill crafts guidelines for the further implementation of Amendment 2 to the Florida Constitution, passed by 71 percent of Florida voters last November. This will address patients’ eligible medical conditions, caregiver qualifications, set up a research and education coalition and testing labs, provide a Read more about Bills Signed into Law[…]