Left Hand Lane Drivers The bill would set noncriminal fines of up to $158 for using the left lane unless drivers are attempting to pass other motorists. However, it would provide several exceptions, such as when motorists are directed to use certain lanes or to drive around obstructions. Electric & Hybrid License Fees The Senate bill Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
Agritourism The bills would amend the statutory preemption on local government regulation of agritourism activities by prohibiting a local government from requiring a “certificate of use” for any agricultural land, facility or agritourism venue unless authorized by general law. In addition, the bills prohibit a local government from limiting any state-regulated activity associated with agritourism, including Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
The annual budget process has already begun as Governor Ron DeSantis submitted his recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to the Legislature on December 5th. The Governor’s Focus on Florida’s Future Budget proposal totals $114,447,407,482, which is $2.6 billion less than the current fiscal year’s budget. The proposed funding is enhanced through the contribution of $38,076,948,548 in federal Read more about Budget[…]
Prior to the start of Session, legislators filed a total of 1,783 bills, including general bills, local bills, memorials, and resolutions. The deadline for the drafting of general bills, memorials and joint resolutions was January 5th for both chambers, and the last day for filing bills is January 9th at noon. The following is a sampling Read more about Bills of Interest[…]
The 2024 Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 9th. The regular session will run for sixty days with an end date of March 8th, unless extended to conclude business. The Florida Constitution stipulates that the regular session of the Legislature shall convene on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year, and Read more about Legislative Session Begins[…]