The Clean Waterways Act, sponsored by Senator Debbie Mayfield (Indialantic – R), has passed the Senate Committee on Community Affairs. [Read more…] about The Clean Waterways Act Advances in Florida Senate
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Legislation to Create Permanent Staging Areas for Emergencies Passes First Senate Committee
Legislation provides for the construction of SAFE (Staging Areas
For Emergencies) locations along Florida’s Turnpike System
Senate Proposed Bill (SPB) 7020, Emergency Staging Areas, today passed the Senate Committee on Infrastructure and Security, chaired by former Senate President Tom Lee (R-Brandon). [Read more…] about Legislation to Create Permanent Staging Areas for Emergencies Passes First Senate Committee
President Galvano Appoints Senator Ben Albritton to the Southern States Energy Board
Senator Debbie Mayfield to serve as alternate Florida Member
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment of Senator Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula), Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, as a Florida Member of the Southern States Energy Board. [Read more…] about President Galvano Appoints Senator Ben Albritton to the Southern States Energy Board
President Galvano Announces Appointment of Commissioner Betsy Benac to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment of Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council as a Trail User. [Read more…] about President Galvano Announces Appointment of Commissioner Betsy Benac to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council
Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky file Holocaust Education Act of 2020
State Senator Kevin Rader (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) today filed the Holocaust Education Act of 2020, SB 184 and HB 91 respectively. [Read more…] about Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky file Holocaust Education Act of 2020
Gulf County Resident Matt Terry Appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment Mr. James Matthew “Matt” Terry, SRA of Port St. Joe to the Board of Directors of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. [Read more…] about Gulf County Resident Matt Terry Appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors
President Galvano Appoints Senator Hutson to the Florida Talent Development Council
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment of Senator Travis Hutson (R-St. Augustine) to represent the Senate on the Florida Talent Development Council. [Read more…] about President Galvano Appoints Senator Hutson to the Florida Talent Development Council
Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Signed Into Law
SB 7068 establishes new multi-use corridors in
rural areas of regional economic significance
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today joined Governor Ron DeSantis for the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 7068, legislation to create the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Program within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). [Read more…] about Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Signed Into Law
Broad-Based Tax Relief Package Signed Into Law
Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday, Lower Business Rent Tax,
Tax Relief for Hurricane Preparation and Recovery
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today offered the following comments regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing House Bill 7123, Taxation, into law. [Read more…] about Broad-Based Tax Relief Package Signed Into Law
Legislation to Empower Families, Elevate Neighborhood Public Schools Signed Into Law
SB 7070 Supports Teachers, Expands Choice Options and Student Support Services
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today offered the following comments regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing SB 7070, K-12 Education, into law. [Read more…] about Legislation to Empower Families, Elevate Neighborhood Public Schools Signed Into Law
