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[…]
DOCS VS GLOCKS As previously reported, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had been requested to vacate their decision ruling “Docs vs. Glocks” constitutional. The law prohibits doctors from asking questions regarding gun ownership. The previous decision came on a 2-1 vote, but the full eleven member Court will now hear arguments and issue Read more about Legal Updates[…]
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS We all groan twice a year when our clocks move forward or backward. Bills have been introduced in both chambers that would require Florida to observe Daylight Savings year-round. MEDICAL MARIJUANA Senator Brandes, a supporter of medical marijuana use, has filed a bill which would replace the 2014 Compassionate Use Act. His bill Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES Florida has had a statute barring businesses from adding a credit card surcharge to purchases. However, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, has struck down the law. The ruling overturned a federal district judge who had ruled in favor of consumers. SLOT MACHINES AT PARI-MUTUELS With the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
SEMINOLE GAMING COMPACT The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Scott signed a newly crafted gaming Compact on December 7th which would add $3 billion to the State’s coffers over seven years. Since the last agreement expired in July, discussions regarding its renewal have been underway with the Legislature and Governor’s Office. The new 20-year Read more about Items of Interest[…]