As the legislative session gets underway, WFSU is giving listeners a rundown of how the Florida Legislature works.

The proposal would result in recruiting case managers, combatting child sex trafficking, and creating a professional foster care pilot program.

State Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole, filed the bill, which he says would be a critical tool in the fight against human trafficking,. He calls the crime "a scourge that is worth taking on."

The proposed constitutional amendment would require the Legislature by March 2027 to appoint a commissioner of government efficiency, who would serve until the office is up for election in 2028.

The proposal would require schools to display 22-by-28-inch signs bearing the state motto, “In God We Trust,” in school libraries, cafeterias, gymnasiums and main offices.

Robert DuBoise was imprisoned for decades before DNA evidence proved his innocence in a 1983 slaying. Some legislators are looking to change a law so others with similar circumstances can be compensated.

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and state Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a campaign account.

Removing property taxes would weaken local governments and kill the source of most school district funding in Florida, according to the Florida Policy Institute.

Republican state Rep. Berny Jacques has filed a bill to expand use of E-Verify. He says it will strengthen Florida’s workforce “integrity.”

Four workgroups have looked at 2024 vetoes in different parts of the budget: water programs, health services, justice services, and libraries, cultural and historic preservation.

A House panel advances a proposal that would place monitoring devices in the rooms of residents, with caveats. Debate centers around security and protection vs. privacy and dignity.

State port officials say they can attract more cargo companies if they can add drydock storage space, and rail and road improvements to haul items to markets.