GOVERNOR SUSPENSION POWERS The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the Governor has the authority to suspend former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence. GAINESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A Florida appeals court has ruled in favor of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce regarding its exemption to pay taxes to the Alachua County Read more about Legal Updates[…]
SCOOTERS This legislation allows for the operation of micromobility devices (scooters) without a valid driver license and excludes them from compliance with vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance requirements. It will not prohibit a city or county government from adopting an ordinance governing the operation of scooters on streets, highways, and sidewalks in their jurisdiction. STRAW Read more about Bills That Passed[…]
Ben Diamond Representative Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg) was elected Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives for 2022-24. Charlie Crist U.S. Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) was appointed by U.S. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. as a regional vice chair. Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Appointed was former state Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
HOUSE LEADERSHIP The race for the 2024-2026 House Speakership is underway with the members of the freshman class planning to meet in this summer. With 27 freshman Republicans, the designee will need 14 votes. ANTI-TERROR FUNDING Orlando will receive $3.25 million in federal anti-terrorism funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
The following is a sampling of bills that passed: EDUCATION Workforce Education A priority of the Governor, this legislation passed both chambers with bipartisan support. The bill will require high schools to place a stronger emphasis on vocational and technical training and apprenticeships, beginning with required courses for middle school students on career and education Read more about Bills that Passed[…]