After Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that the state would stop participating in the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, State Senator Gary Farmer criticized the move and called for reversal of the department’s decision. [Read more…] about State Senator Gary Farmer Speaks out Against the State’s Decision to Cut Unemployment Benefits
Florida Senate
Florida Senate Ratifies Historic Compact with Seminole Tribe
Passes Legislation to Create Gaming Control Commission,
Modernizes Options Available to Florida’s Legacy Pari-Mutuel Businesses
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2-A, Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Ratifies Historic Compact with Seminole Tribe
Florida House & Senate Pass HB 845 and Reverses Course on Collegiate Athlete Compensation for Name, Image, and Likeness
Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) and the Florida House passed SB 845 by Rep. David Smith. [Read more…] about Florida House & Senate Pass HB 845 and Reverses Course on Collegiate Athlete Compensation for Name, Image, and Likeness
Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Package Includes Back-To-School, Disaster Preparedness, Freedom Week Tax Holidays,
Tax Exemption for Independent Living Items, Expands Tax Credit for Affordable Housing
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7061, Taxation, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Miami). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve, Codify Public Safety Practices in Law Enforcement
Legislation incorporates the “Kaia Rolle Act,” prevents arrests of children under 7, makes
necessary reforms to ensure accountability, transparency, and safety in policing practices
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7051, Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer Practices. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Improve, Codify Public Safety Practices in Law Enforcement
Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers
Strategic use of nonrecurring federal funds, bonuses for pandemic first
responders and teachers – Key investments in child welfare, minimum wage
Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a balanced state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, was finalized this afternoon beginning the constitutionally required 72-hour cooling off period before a vote on Friday, April 30, the final day of the 2021 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers
Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Gail’s Law Rape Kit Tracking Bill by Representative Emily Slosberg and Senator Linda Stewart
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed HB 673, Gail’s Law, by Representative Emily Slosberg (D–Boca Raton) and Senator Linda Stewart (D–Orlando). [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Gail’s Law Rape Kit Tracking Bill by Representative Emily Slosberg and Senator Linda Stewart
Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families
HB 7045 expands eligibility, maximizes parental choice in K-12 scholarship programs
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7045, School Choice, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families
Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers
Key investments in child welfare, minimum wage – New infrastructure plan mitigates impacts of sea level rise, provides affordable housing options, enhances wastewater programs
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and also passed the implementing bill and conforming bills associated with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers
Senate Passes Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Legislation clarifies roof coverage options, creates two-year filing period for claims
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 76, Property Insurance, by Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
