On June 17th, legislative leaders sent the General Appropriations Act (HB 5001) and related appropriations bills to Governor Ron DeSantis. He has until June 30th to act on the bill. DeSantis has indicated he will make deep cuts to the $92.3 billion budget. The Governor has 73 bills awaiting action. He has signed 106 bills Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Below are bills that passed this legislative session: PRESCRIPTION DRUGS A prescription drug importation program that would have to be approved by the federal government passed both chambers. The bill was sponsored by Representative Tom Leek (R-Daytona Beach) and was a priority for Governor DeSantis. STATE EMPLOYEE INSURANCE The Legislature made a few changes to Read more about Bills that Passed[…]
SCOOTERS This legislation allows for the operation of micromobility devices (scooters) without a valid driver license and excludes them from compliance with vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance requirements. It will not prohibit a city or county government from adopting an ordinance governing the operation of scooters on streets, highways, and sidewalks in their jurisdiction. STRAW Read more about Bills That Passed[…]
The Florida Legislature completed its only constitutional duty when it passed the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget at 2:03pm on Saturday, May 4th, after extending session one extra day to meet the 72-hour review period. The funding proposal was unanimously approved by the Senate and a 106-2 House vote. The budget, as passed, is for a Read more about From the Capitol[…]
JEJ and Associates is working with the City of St. Augustine to stop a bill that would not allow local governments to regulate vacation rentals. Check out this article in the St. Augustine Record