An anti-hazing bill known as “Andrew’s Law” in honor of late FSU student Andrew Coffey has been signed by Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Senator Book Praises Governor DeSantis for Signing ‘Andrew’s Law’ Anti-Hazing Bill
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Governor Signs Historic C-51 Reservoir Water Bill, Senator Book and Representative Jacobs Commend His Action
Senator Lauren Book and Representative Kristin Jacobs today commended Governor Ron DeSantis for signing an historic water supply bill that will have profound impact on South Florida’s water supply for generations to come. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Historic C-51 Reservoir Water Bill, Senator Book and Representative Jacobs Commend His Action
Senator Book’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial Bill Signed by Governor DeSantis
A bill commemorating the one hundredth year of women’s voting rights sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-32) was Friday signed by Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial Bill Signed by Governor DeSantis
Governor Signs Bill Banning Childlike Sex Dolls Sponsored by Senator Book
“We want to make our state as unfriendly to child predators as possible.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today signed a bill effectively banning the sale and possession of childlike sex dolls into law. Senate Bill 160 was one of the bills sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) that successfully passed through the Florida Legislature earlier this month. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Bill Banning Childlike Sex Dolls Sponsored by Senator Book
Florida State Senator Lauren Book Reacts to AL Abortion Bill, Previews FL Legislation
“Alabama is waging a war on women with their ban on abortion care: women who miscarry will be left in fear of imprisonment, physicians can be jailed for 99 years for providing life-saving medical care, and victims of rape and incest will be forced to carry any pregnancy resulting from their assault to term — no exceptions. [Read more…] about Florida State Senator Lauren Book Reacts to AL Abortion Bill, Previews FL Legislation
Fallen Officer Road Designations Heading to Governor’s Desk within Transportation Package
Senator Lauren Book’s Amendment Honors Fallen Officers Statewide
HB 385, a bill relating to transportation sponsored by Senator Manny Diaz Jr. (R-Hialeah) and Representative Bryan Avila (R-Miami Springs), today passed through the House and Senate and has moved to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Fallen Officer Road Designations Heading to Governor’s Desk within Transportation Package
Senator Book’s Bill Aiming to Improve Outcomes for Stroke Patients Heads to Governor’s Desk
SB 1460 sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) passed through the Florida Legislature this week and is heading to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Bill Aiming to Improve Outcomes for Stroke Patients Heads to Governor’s Desk
Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to combat human trafficking appeared to be dead in committee, but was revived and passed on the Senate floor in a significant legislative move. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
Bill by Senator Book to Combat Hazing Fatalities Heading to Governor’s Desk
An anti-hazing bill known as “Andrew’s Law” in honor of late FSU student Andrew Coffey has passed through the Florida House and Senate and is now heading to Governor DeSantis to be signed into law. [Read more…] about Bill by Senator Book to Combat Hazing Fatalities Heading to Governor’s Desk
Senator Book’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signing
A bill commemorating the one hundredth year of women’s voting rights has successfully passed through both Chambers and is heading to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signing