Bills That Failed

The following are bills that did not pass this session: ALCOHOL Several bills impacting the regulation of alcohol died. The bills were attempting to level the playing field between existing craft breweries and craft distilleries. They would have allowed the distilleries a wide latitude regarding direct sales to the public. The House approved HB 1219, Read more about Bills That Failed[…]

Legislative Issues

BILLS THAT FAILED THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION To date, Governor Rick Scott has signed over 100 bills.  We have outlined a few items of interest that failed this year. GUN RIGHTS Although the House passed two measures which would have expanded gun rights, neither bill received traction in the Senate.  Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Read more about Legislative Issues[…]

Bills that Failed

BILLS THAT FAILED The following is a sampling of bills which failed this legislative session, largely because of the impasse between the Senate and House. Expect to see many of these issues return next year. SALES TAX HOLIDAYS   The annual back-to-school weekend holiday (to begin on July 31st), a  July 4th tax free day on Read more about Bills that Failed[…]