House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Clearwater) announced his leadership team of twelve representatives and the 2020-22 committee structure. His memo can be found here. Representative Bryan Avila (R-Hialeah) will serve as Speaker Pro Tempore, Representative Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast) will be the Rules C Committee chair and Representative Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) is the Appropriations Committee Read more about Legislative Update[…]
EDUCATION Several education bills are gaining traction this year. Senator Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) is sponsoring the “Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act of 2018” which includes provisions to create a World Class Faculty and Scholar Program; establishes the State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program; authorizes students to use Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program awards Read more about Legislative Issues[…]