The Florida Senate today passed HB 7 and it will head to the Governor’s desk to be vetoed or signed into law. [Read more…] about Representative Angie Nixon Responds to the Passage of HB 7 the “Don’t Say Race” Bill
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Florida Senate Passes Abortion Ban, Setting Stage For Strictest Law In State History
H.B. 5 now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for veto or signature.
The Florida Senate today approved H.B. 5, an abortion ban that will fundamentally alter abortion access across the region. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Abortion Ban, Setting Stage For Strictest Law In State History
SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Floor Vote
SB 868, sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando), unanimously passed senate floor vote. [Read more…] about SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Floor Vote
Senate Passes Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives
SB 7034 increases child care subsidy, expands tuition waiver
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 7034, Child Welfare, by the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives
Senate Approves Balanced Budget Investing in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Key investments in public safety and environmental infrastructure;
Historic per-student funding, $1 billion toward $15/hour wage
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 5001, the General Appropriations Act, amended with the contents of Senate’s proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Approves Balanced Budget Investing in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Statement by Senate President Wilton Simpson on SB 2508, Environmental Resources
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 2508, which safeguards state taxpayer funds dedicated to clean water resources and protects state water rights from federal government intrusion. [Read more…] about Statement by Senate President Wilton Simpson on SB 2508, Environmental Resources
Senate Passes Local Business Protection Act, Protecting Businesses from Damaging Local Regulations
Business impact estimate in advance of new local ordinances; process to
seek damages when businesses suffer losses caused by new regulations
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 620, Local Business Protection Act, and Senate Bill 280, Local Ordinances, both by Senator Travis Hutson (R-St. Augustine). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Local Business Protection Act, Protecting Businesses from Damaging Local Regulations
Joint Media Advisory: Florida Senate, Florida House Opening Day 2022
The Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives will convene for the Opening Day of the 2022 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in the Florida Capitol at 400 S. Monroe St. [Read more…] about Joint Media Advisory: Florida Senate, Florida House Opening Day 2022
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield on Special Session
Florida Senate Majority (Republican) Leader Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) today released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session to safeguard Floridians from overreach by the federal government. [Read more…] about Statement from Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield on Special Session
Joint Statement From Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson
In response to today’s morning press conference where Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session to take a stand against the federal government’s overreach, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) and Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) issued the following joint statement: [Read more…] about Joint Statement From Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson
