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[…]
Federal Nationwide Decisions DEFERRED ACTION for CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Barrack Obama’s policy regarding undocumented immigrants who came in the U.S. under 16 years of age (the “Dreamers”). The court rejected the current administration’s attempt to terminate the program. LGBTQ RIGHTS The Court also ruled that the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
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[…]