This week Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Emily Slosberg (D-Boca Raton) filed SB 558/HB 339, which requires any court proceedings in which issues of parental responsibility or time-sharing must be electronically or stenographically recorded, made available to the parties for purchase, and at no cost to an indigent party seeking to appeal the court’s ruling. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bill Requiring Recording of Child Custody and Child Support Court Proceedings
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Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Joseph Geller file legislation in hopes of fair districts
In order to increase accountability and provide adequate information to constituents pertaining to redistricting, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Representative Joseph Geller (D-Aventura) have filed repealer bills, SB 530 and HB 6053, respectively, that will provide the public with crucial information involving the redrawing of the maps. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Joseph Geller file legislation in hopes of fair districts
Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Request the Indefinite Suspension of Collection on Non-Fraudulent Reemployment Assistance Overpayments
At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, today the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) submitted a request to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, to indefinitely defer all referrals to collection agencies for all non-fraudulent debts owed by claimants for state Reemployment Assistance benefits owed for weeks beginning March 1, 2020, through September 4, 2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Request the Indefinite Suspension of Collection on Non-Fraudulent Reemployment Assistance Overpayments
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello file bill to Close Loophole in Driving While Impaired Statutes
Legislation filed today (SB 436/HB 271) by Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) and Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) would bring Florida in line with 44 other states, closing a large and serious loophole in Florida’s DUI Laws. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello file bill to Close Loophole in Driving While Impaired Statutes
Senator Kathleen Passidomo to be Named President-Designate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term
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The Republican Caucus of the Florida Senate will meet on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Florida Senate Chamber to officially select Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) as the President-Designate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term. [Read more…] about Senator Kathleen Passidomo to be Named President-Designate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term
EB I-4 Through Downtown Closing Overnight October 15
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will temporarily close eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between South Street and Amelia Street as soon as 11 p.m. October 15 to 5 a.m. October 16. [Read more…] about EB I-4 Through Downtown Closing Overnight October 15
OIR Issues Statement on the Successful Dismissal of Lawsuit Following the Passage of House Bill 747
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier today issued a statement of support for the dismissal of a lawsuit following the passage of House Bill 747 in 2020. [Read more…] about OIR Issues Statement on the Successful Dismissal of Lawsuit Following the Passage of House Bill 747
Statement from Small Business Group Regarding the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, Legislation Creating New Restrictions on Digital Platforms
Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff made the following statement regarding Sens. Klobuchar’s and Grassley’s legislation aimed at prohibiting conduct by digital platforms “that materially harms competition.” [Read more…] about Statement from Small Business Group Regarding the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, Legislation Creating New Restrictions on Digital Platforms
Senator Taddeo and Representative Dan Daley Re-File Legislation to Repeal Unconstitutional Gun Regulation Restriction on Local Governments
State Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) has filed HB 6049 to repeal the NRA-backed restrictions on local governments to enact gun regulations. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Representative Dan Daley Re-File Legislation to Repeal Unconstitutional Gun Regulation Restriction on Local Governments
National Council on Compensation Insurance Public Rate Hearing
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WHO: National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) [Read more…] about National Council on Compensation Insurance Public Rate Hearing
