In response to the rejection of Leader Book’s amendment to SB 146: The Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction ACT, which would alter the bill to include exceptions to their abortion ban in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking, Senator Annette Taddeo issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Comments On The Rejection of an Exemption For Rape and Incest Cases in SB 146
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Senator Annette Taddeo filed Florida State Senate Resolution in support of the Cuban people
In relation to the peaceful demonstrations that started in July and continue today, November 15th, by the Cuban people calling for freedom and an end to an oppressive regime, Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed a resolution at the state level — expressing solidarity with the people of Cuba, support of democracy, and an explicit condemnation of the oppressive nature of the Cuban regime against peaceful demonstrators. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo filed Florida State Senate Resolution in support of the Cuban people
Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith advocate for small businesses through sales tax holiday
In an effort to support small businesses and encourage consumers to shop locally, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) have filed legislation that would exempt small businesses from collecting sales tax the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26th, 2022 — this year’s “Small Business Saturday”. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith advocate for small businesses through sales tax holiday
Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Joseph Geller file legislation in hopes of fair districts
In order to increase accountability and provide adequate information to constituents pertaining to redistricting, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Representative Joseph Geller (D-Aventura) have filed repealer bills, SB 530 and HB 6053, respectively, that will provide the public with crucial information involving the redrawing of the maps. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Joseph Geller file legislation in hopes of fair districts
Senator Taddeo and Representative Tant Celebrate the Signing of HB 173 Into Law
State Senator Annette Taddeo (D- Miami) and Representative Allison Tant (D—Tallahassee) are happy to announce the signing of HB 173 into law, legislation designed to help students with disabilities with job training and appropriate living skill development through education plans. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Representative Tant Celebrate the Signing of HB 173 Into Law
Senator Taddeo and Representative Tant Celebrate the Signing of SB 714 Into Law
Senator Annette Taddeo (D- Miami) and Representative Allison Tant (D- Tallahassee) are pleased to announce the signing of their bill, SB 714, into law, which will assist persons with disabilities and their loved ones through planning for their most suitable outcomes as well as establishing plans for when a caregiver is no longer present. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Representative Tant Celebrate the Signing of SB 714 Into Law
Senator Taddeo seeks waiver extension lifting bi-weekly work recertification requirement
Faulty website, quarantine mandates, questionable
birth certificate demands impede benefits process
As much of South Florida remains under the pandemic lockdown, technical glitches continue to plague the state’s unemployment website, and over 40 percent of Floridians have been denied benefits, state Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) on Friday called on the governor to extend his executive order temporarily waiving the work search requirement for job-loss compensation. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo seeks waiver extension lifting bi-weekly work recertification requirement
Eyeing expected shortfall in Florida medical personnel, Senator Annette Taddeo urges Governor to follow New York’s lead, embrace foreign graduates to treat COVID-19 patients
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to escalate in Florida, state Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) on Monday urged Governor Ron DeSantis to follow New York’s lead and ease current restrictions on foreign graduates of medical schools already in Florida to aid in the state’s emergency response. [Read more…] about Eyeing expected shortfall in Florida medical personnel, Senator Annette Taddeo urges Governor to follow New York’s lead, embrace foreign graduates to treat COVID-19 patients
Senator Annette Taddeo calls on Governor to close non-essential businesses/issue stay home order statewide
With the number of Covid-19 infections surging and testing data still lagging, state Senator Annette Taddeo (D-40) continues to call on Governor Ron DeSantis to close non-essential businesses and issue a stay home order to protect the people of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo calls on Governor to close non-essential businesses/issue stay home order statewide
Senator Annette Taddeo and Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin file bipartisan legislation to restrict corporal punishment
State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed the Corporal Punishment bill, SB 1058, which bans corporal punishment on students with disabilities and autism as well as places restrictions on the use of corporal punishment in schools, including requiring school principals to notify and obtain parental written consent before being allowed to administer corporal punishment. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin file bipartisan legislation to restrict corporal punishment
