The term identity politics is not defined in the measure, which drew questions from Democrats during Senate debate Wednesday. Outnumbered Democrats in the Senate also gave impassioned arguments against the bill, with some senators arguing that the measure threatens to chill teachers' speec...
The Florida state Senate haspassed a billthat would eliminate the option for nearly all new state employees to participate in a defined benefit (DB) plan, instead requiring them to join a defined contribution (DC) plan. The bill, which was sponsored by Republican Sen. Ray Rodrigues, would re...
The Senate on Thursday voted 37-0 to pass the bill (HB 317), which would apply to drivers on highways with at least two lanes in the same direction and speed limits of 65 mph or higher. The House voted 113-3 last week to pass the bill. Republican Senate sponsor Keith Perry said ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Restitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis after the Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday to set aside $20
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Senate confirms former Sen. Bill Nelson as new NASA administrator Former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was confirmed as the new head of NASA in a unanimous Senate vote Thursday. Nelson faced questions and bipartisan support last week in a meeting of the Senate commerce, science and transportation comm...
2023 legislative session introduces new laws impacting homeowners Of theseven Florida bills passedin the first half of 2023, Senate Bill 1102 updated the claims process surrounding motor vehicle glass damage. The remaining six bills focused on insurer accountability, restructuring the claims process regar...
Florida Senate Approves Bill to Allow 401(k)-Type Plans for State Employees.Reports on the approval of a bill by the Florida Senate that would allow state-government workers to change from the state pension system into 401(k)-style savings accounts. Estimated number of employees under the ...
In 2021, Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1954, which ensured a unified approach to Florida's coastal and inland resilience, and overall I think that the question will remain is how can we bounce back and be proactive to our hurricane events, erosion, coastal storms, flooding, instead of...
The bill would allow state regulators to immediately suspend or revoke licenses of restaurants, bars and other venues that violate the law. During debate Tuesday, Senate Democrats warned that arguments used to boost support for the restrictions could have dangerous consequences for trans people, who ...