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Ana CeballosJanuary 31, 2018

Florida could soon repeal a requirement that says a write-in candidate must reside in the district they seek to represent at the time they qualify to run. The proposal was unanimously approved by the Florida House on Friday in large because the Florida Supreme Court invalidated the requirement in 2016. The ruling said the mandate […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

A Senate panel on Monday pushed forward a bill that would make it harder for future lawmakers to raise taxes, but also put the upper chamber at odds with the House and Gov. Rick Scott. The proposal by Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel is less stringent than the version passed by the House last week. Under […]

Scott PowersJanuary 29, 2018

A proposal to create a specialty license plate commemorating Orlando City Soccer was approved Monday by the Florida House Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee. The proposal, approved last week by the Florida House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee 11-0, means HB 1263 now has cleared two key panels and still has the House Government Accountability Committee ahead […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 25, 2018

In a move praised by Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida House on Thursday passed a measure that would make it harder for legislators to raise taxes and fees in the future. The proposal was pushed through on an 80-29 vote. Under the bill, any future tax or fee hike would have to be approved by […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 25, 2018

The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a bill banning the state from doing business with companies that benefit President Nicolas Maduro‘s “ruthless gang” in Venezuela. “We continue to stand strongly with the Venezuelan people and their battle to restore democracy in the face of this brutal dictator,” said Rep. Jeanette Nunez, a sponsor of […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2018

Florida Retail Federation VP of Government Affairs Melissa Joiner Ramba was selected to serve as a trustee for the Florida House in Washington, DC, FRF announced Tuesday. “Melissa has been a tremendous advocate on behalf of Florida’s retailers in Washington D.C. for a number of years, and her selection as a Trustee to the Florida […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 12, 2018

Aside from high-profile ‘sanctuary cities’ legislation, the Florida House on Friday also approved a bounty of bills on subjects including red-light cameras and insurance. Here are a few: — Red-light cameras (HB 6001): The bill “prohibits counties and municipalities from implementing red light camera programs by local ordinance,” according to a summary. It passed 83-18. […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 5, 2018

In the wake of back-to-back sex scandals at the Capitol, Sen. Lauren Book and state Rep. Kristin Jacobs on Friday filed similar bills that aim to systematically change how sexual harassment is dealt with in the workplace, particularly in a government setting. The proposal include civil penalties of up to $10,000 for public officers and […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 27, 2017

State Rep. Don Hahnfeldt’s funeral will take place 11 a.m. on Jan. 2 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church located at 7081 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, Florida 34491, according to a memorandum issued to all Florida House members. The Republican lawmaker representing Sumter and parts of Lake and Marion counties died unexpectedly of cancer. […]

Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2017

Amid speculation that state Rep. Sean Shaw could run for Attorney General in 2018, another Democrat has opened a campaign account to run in Shaw’s House district. Byron Keith Henry opened an account Thursday to run next year in Hillsborough County’s House District 61, according to the state Division of Elections website. In October, Florida […]

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Houses pushes repeal of unconstitutional write-in candidate requirement

Senate at odds with House, governor on proposal that limits tax hikes

Orlando City Soccer license plate clears another committee

House approves measure to make it harder to raise taxes in future

Florida House unanimously passes Venezuela divestment bill

Retail Federation’s Melissa Ramba picked as Florida House trustee

Fast and furious: House passes slew of bills

Bills creating tougher penalties for sexual harassers filed in both chambers

Funeral services scheduled for lawmaker Don Hahnfeldt

Democrat files to run for Sean Shaw’s House seat