GROWTH IN GENERAL REVENUES State economists have updated their general revenue figures in preparation for the 2015 Legislative Session. The figures, last reported in August, estimate an additional $70 million for the coffers. This increase will push the projected surplus to over $400 million. STATE PENSION REFORM House Speaker Steve Crisafulli announced his support to Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Two bills will go into effect today: SB 156 reduces the fees on motor vehicle registration and SB 242, the Keeping ID Safe Act or KIDS, will allow guardians to place a security freeze on their child’s credit report.
Our last newsletter outlined the 2014 Work Plan proposals jointly developed by Senate President Don Gaetz (R- Destin) and House Speaker Will Weatherford (R- Wesley Chapel) that highlighted an agenda to address Florida’s most pressing needs. Midway through session, here is the progress on those priorities: EDUCATION Both chambers have passed bills which would revise the Read more about Legislative Leaders Work Plan[…]
Coast to Coast Bike Trail The Coast to Coast connector, a bike trail stretching 275 miles from St. Petersburg on Florida’s Gulf coast to Canaveral National Seashore on the Atlantic Coast, may become a reality this legislative session. While Governor Scott vetoed the funding for this project last year, he has made public comments supporting efforts Read more about Legislative Session 2014: Issues of Interest[…]
Governor Rick Scott unveiled his proposal for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 on January 29th. The $74.2 billion plan is being billed as the “It’s Your Money Tax Cut Budget”. Savings for Floridians include a $400 million reduction in auto tag fees; a $100 million sales tax reduction on commercial leases; a $25,000 increase in the exemption Read more about Governor’s Budget Proposal 2014[…]