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Senate Passes Hurricane Relief, Property Insurance Reform, Toll Rebates

Posted on December 13, 2022

$500 million in statewide toll savings, housing relief for Floridians impacted by recent hurricanes, improvements to the property insurance marketplace for homeowners

The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2A, Property Insurance, by Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), legislation that is designed to improve the property insurance marketplace for homeowners; [Read more…] about Senate Passes Hurricane Relief, Property Insurance Reform, Toll Rebates

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Representative Angie Nixon Responds to the Passage of HB 7 the “Don’t Say Race” Bill

Posted on March 10, 2022

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

Posted on March 3, 2022

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

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SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Floor Vote

Posted on March 1, 2022

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

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Senate Passes Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives

Posted on February 23, 2022

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

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Senate Approves Balanced Budget Investing in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves

Posted on February 17, 2022

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

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Statement by Senate President Wilton Simpson on SB 2508, Environmental Resources

Posted on February 10, 2022

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

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Senate Passes Local Business Protection Act, Protecting Businesses from Damaging Local Regulations

Posted on January 27, 2022

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

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Joint Media Advisory: Florida Senate, Florida House Opening Day 2022

Posted on January 7, 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

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Statement from Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield on Special Session

Posted on October 21, 2021

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

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program

More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties Governor Ron DeSantis today … [Read More...] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Commends Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Economic Growth and Prosperity for Floridians, Businesses, and Rural Communities

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today commends Governor Ron DeSantis for proposing … [Read More...] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Commends Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Economic Growth and Prosperity for Floridians, Businesses, and Rural Communities

Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Immediately following the Speaker’s press conference, announcing the expansion of … [Read More...] about Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal

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