Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland) today passed four bills through their final committees. [Read more…] about Representative Hunschofsky’s Sponsored Legislation Now Ready for House Floor Vote
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Representative Hinson and Senator Gibson File “Energy Equity Task Force” Bill
This week, Representative Yvonne Hinson (D-Gainesville) and Senator Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) filed legislation HB1285 and SB1678, establishing the Energy Equity Task Force to recommend appropriate policies for the equitable siting of energy infrastructure throughout the state. [Read more…] about Representative Hinson and Senator Gibson File “Energy Equity Task Force” Bill
Representative Dan Daley Files Legislation to Expand Educational Opportunities for Florida National Guard Members
Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) has filed HB 999 Educational Dollars for Duty Program. [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley Files Legislation to Expand Educational Opportunities for Florida National Guard Members
Representative Dan Daley Files Legislative Idea Proposed By High School Students
Representative Dan Daley (D- Coral Springs) and Representative Marie Woodson (D- Hollywood) have filed HB 979 High School Graduation Requirements. [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley Files Legislative Idea Proposed By High School Students
Legislation to Expand Access to Outdoor Activities & Wildlife Conservation Signed Into Law
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill (SB) 1414 into law. [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Access to Outdoor Activities & Wildlife Conservation Signed Into Law
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
State Senator Linda Stewart and State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson File Legislation to Reform Florida’s Elections
Seek Bipartisan Support to Restore Public Confidence in the Voting Process
On the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session, state Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) and state Representative Geraldine F. Thompson (D-Windermere) filed bills to prepare for the 2020 elections and address issues that arose during the 2018 election cycle. [Read more…] about State Senator Linda Stewart and State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson File Legislation to Reform Florida’s Elections
Senate Committee Advances School Safety and Security Legislation
Committee on Education Passes Legislation to
Implement MSD Commission Recommendations
The Senate Committee on Education chaired by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah), today passed Senate Proposed Bill (SPB) 7030, School Safety and Security. [Read more…] about Senate Committee Advances School Safety and Security Legislation
Legislation Filed to Empower Patients with Option to Reject Opioid Pain Treatment
SB 630 and HB 451 would create voluntary non-opioid directives
Senator Keith Perry (R-Gainesville) and Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) have filed legislation, SB 630 and HB 451, that would give patients the right to decide, during the course of their medical treatment, whether to refuse an opioid drug in a doctor’s office or hospital through a document called an advanced directive. [Read more…] about Legislation Filed to Empower Patients with Option to Reject Opioid Pain Treatment
Senator Linda Stewart files legislation to lift barriers on rape prosecutions
State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation for the upcoming session that would remove the statute of limitations for prosecution of rapes involving victims under the age of 18 when the attack occurs. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files legislation to lift barriers on rape prosecutions
