Legislative Issues

Posted on January 23, 2020January 22, 2020 by Sarah Harris

Select Committee on the Integrity of Research Institutions Speaker Oliva created the Select Committee on the Integrity of Research Institutions on December 30th to determine the extent of foreign investment in research funded by Florida taxes. Speaker Designate Chris Sprowls (R-Clearwater) will serve as chair and Representative Tom Leek (R-Daytona Beach) will serve as vice chair. Read more about Legislative Issues[…]

New Laws Go Into Effect Sunday

Posted on June 29, 2018June 26, 2018 by Lena Juarez

July 1st marks the day many bills signed into law by Governor Rick Scott go into effect. In addition to the 2018-19 budget and tax package, here is a sampling of new laws: EDUCATION ( HB 7055): Expands the use of voucher-like scholarships to send more public-school students to private schools; allows students who face Read more about New Laws Go Into Effect Sunday[…]