They include laws on abortion, affordable housing, the death penalty, immigration and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a Digital Bill of Rights into law Tuesday outside of the Villages. The bill gives Floridians more control over how tech companies use their data. -
The measure was sparked by efforts to draw distinctions between optometrists and ophthalmologists. Also vetoed was a bill dealing with fees collected under a counselors compact. -
Under the bill, landlords would be able to offer the option of paying monthly fees instead of security deposits, though landlords would not be required to do so. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that will allow school districts to use cameras designed to capture images of drivers who illegally pass school buses. -
The Florida Department of Education is gearing up to begin developing rules to carry out various new laws, including controversial measures passed during the 2023 legislative session. -
Central Florida unions are getting creative when it comes to collecting members’ dues after a law passed making it illegal to deduct these fees from a person’s paycheck. -
Republican State Senator Corey Simon and Democratic Representative Allison Tant insist they and their regional colleagues are surmounting party lines in order to solve real-world problems. -
As of July 1, when individuals or groups challenge their local comprehensive plans or their amendments, the “prevailing” parties will be able to recover legal fees -
DeSantis’ office said the Florida State Guard bill (HB 1285) was among eight military-related measures that he signed Friday.
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The package includes a series of tax holidays, reducing a commercial-lease tax and providing permanent sales-tax exemptions for such things as diapers and incontinence products and baby and toddler items. -
The legislation has been praised by health workers. The Florida Hospital Association says the law will lead to safer working conditions and better patient care. -
The bill is a continuation of a years-long effort by DeSantis and Republican lawmakers to make elections-law changes that they contend are necessary to prevent wrongdoing.
