HB 59 Agritourism – This bill prohibits local governments from enforcing regulations that limit agritourism and expands the definition of agritourism. HB 75 Electronic Monitoring Devices – This bill makes it a felony to remove or tamper with an electronic monitoring device required by a court order. HB 91 Severe Injuries Caused by Dogs – Read more about Governor Scott Signs 15 Bills into Law[…]
Florida A&M University Board of Trustees Appointed are Thomas Dortch Jr., Atlanta, chairman of Lancor Parking Solutions and chairman and chief executive officer of TWD, Inc.; and Craig Reed, Newton Square, PA, executive director of sourcing and logistics for DuPont USA. Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Appointed are Shaun Davis, Weston managing partner of Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor Rick Scott signed nine bills into law yesterday, including the following: SB 130 Discharging a Firearm – This bill Prohibits the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas. SB 158 Identification Cards and Driver Licenses – This bill allows a Floridian with a lifetime fishing, hunting, or boating license to have a symbol Read more about Bills Signed into Law 2/24/16[…]
DOCS VS GLOCKS As previously reported, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had been requested to vacate their decision ruling “Docs vs. Glocks” constitutional. The law prohibits doctors from asking questions regarding gun ownership. The previous decision came on a 2-1 vote, but the full eleven member Court will now hear arguments and issue Read more about Legal Updates[…]
FLORIDA CHIEF JUSTICE For the first time since the Civil War, the sitting chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court has been chosen to serve a second consecutive term. Justice Jorge Labarga is also the first Hispanic person to serve in the judicial system head position. Labarga, a native of Pahokee, served as an Assistant Public Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]