ELECTIONS Although considerably watered down from the original bills, both chambers passed legislation which will restrict voting largely along party lines. Described by supporters as putting “guardrails” on Florida’s election process, the legislation restricts when ballot drop boxes can be used, who can collect and return the ballots and how many they may collect. The Read more about Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis[…]
The qualifying period for statewide and many local offices ended at noon on June 12th. The following members of the Florida House of Representatives retained their seats, having received no opposition: Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee) Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) Kamia Brown (D-Orlando) Joe Geller (D-Dania Beach) James Bush (D-Opa Locka) Mike Gottlieb (D-Plantation) Dan Daley (D-Sunrise) Michael Read more about Elections[…]
ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS Sponsored by Senate Banking and Insurance Chair Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) and Representative Danny Perez (R-Miami), this bill would limit attorneys’ fees in cases involving the insurance practice known as assignment of benefits. Insurers have long contended that abuses and litigation have driven up premiums. ELECTIONS A priority of Secretary of State Read more about Bills that Passed[…]
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JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION Bills to strip the Florida Bar of its role in recommending members to the judicial nominating commission has been filed by Representative Frank White (R-Pensacola) and Senator Aaron Bean (R-Jacksonville). The decisions to fill vacancies would be made by the Senate and House leaders’ appointees. RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS Representatives Clovis Watson (D-Gainesville) and Read more about Legislative Issues[…]