Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) recently followed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for an update on the Unusual Mortality Event currently being experienced by Florida manatees. [Read more…] about Update on Manatee Unusual Mortality Event
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Representative Geraldine Thompson Invites All to Honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
Representative Geraldine F. Thompson and the Wells Built Museum (an Institutional member of The Association for The Study of African American Life and History [ASALH]) invite you to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. [Read more…] about Representative Geraldine Thompson Invites All to Honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
Life-Saving Legislation Sponsored by Senator Powell Passes First Senate Committee Hearing
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bobby Powell (D-West Palm Beach) created as a life-saving and cost-effective measure for critically ill children, unanimously passed the Florida Senate Health Policy Committee on Thursday. [Read more…] about Life-Saving Legislation Sponsored by Senator Powell Passes First Senate Committee Hearing
Representative Gottlieb’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
The Florida Supreme Court today radically altered historic precedent when it ruled that criminal defendants exercising their State and Federal Constitutional rights of due process and against self-incrimination can be punished with higher sentences, citing their “lack of remorse.” [Read more…] about Representative Gottlieb’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
Representative Grieco and Senator Pizzo File Bill to Require Florida Landlords to Provide Air Conditioning
This week, Representative Michael Grieco (D- Miami) and Senator Jason Pizzo (D- Miami) filed HB 819 / SB 1134, which would require Florida landlords to include air conditioning as a required amenity. [Read more…] about Representative Grieco and Senator Pizzo File Bill to Require Florida Landlords to Provide Air Conditioning
Representative Robin Bartleman and Senator Lori Berman Re-Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims’ Privacy and Anonymity
To end the victimization and stem the reluctance to report sexual violence out of fear, Representative Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) and Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) have re-filed legislation from last year to ensure that any victim of such a horrendous act would have to give express written consent to any person or entity in possession of the victim’s information in order for their name to be disclosed in any public proceeding. [Read more…] about Representative Robin Bartleman and Senator Lori Berman Re-Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims’ Privacy and Anonymity
Representative Daisy Morales’ Down Syndrome Specialty License Plate Passes First Committee
HB 213, by Representative Daisy Morales (D- Orlando), passed unanimously in the Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee today. [Read more…] about Representative Daisy Morales’ Down Syndrome Specialty License Plate Passes First Committee
Representative Dan Daley Files Legislation to Provide Information on Health Care Coverage for Children
Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) today filed HB 825, School Nutrition Program Requirements. [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley Files Legislation to Provide Information on Health Care Coverage for Children
Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Modernize HIV Criminal Law on World AIDS Day
Coinciding with World AIDS Day, Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Miami) and Representative Felicia Robinson (D-Miami Gardens) have introduced identical bills in the Senate (SB 1074) and House of Representatives (HB 813) to bring an outdated criminal law in line with the contemporary understanding of HIV. [Read more…] about Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Modernize HIV Criminal Law on World AIDS Day
Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes First Committee
HB 45, by Representative Daisy Morales (D- Orlando) and Representative Christopher Benjamin (D- Miami Gardens), passed unanimously in the Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee today. [Read more…] about Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes First Committee
