Florida Senate
Fins Stadium Bill Stalls In Florida House; Future Uncertain
The Miami Dolphins had plenty to celebrate Thursday night between new uniforms and the acquisition of the number three overall pick in the draft. And now the planned renovations of Sun Life Stadium are back before a Senate committee.
Anti-Bong Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk
The Florida Legislature has wrapped up work on a bill that will send the sale of marijuana pipes known as “bongs” up in smoke.
Senate Moves To Erase “R” Word From State Law
A word deemed offensive by advocates for people with developmental disabilities could soon be struck from Florida’s statutes.
Legislature Working On Medicaid Compromise
Negotiators in the Florida House and Senate are trying to work out a compromise deal that would keep the federal Medicaid money in President Barack Obama’s healthcare overahaul law in place while not expanding Medicaid to the level the law originally suggested.
Senate Approves Bill Which Lowers Auto Registration Fees
A bill which would lower vehicle registration fees has cleared a major hurdle.
Legislature Targets Mental Illness In New Gun Bill
The Florida Legislature is trying to clean up the mess left by Congress with a bill seeking to keep guns away from people with mental illnesses.
Cyberbullying Bill Headed To Fla. Senate
Cyberbullying is serious business to Florida lawmakers and a bill meant to crack down on cyberbullying has cleared committee review and is headed to the Florida Senate.
Florida House Advances Small State-Funded Health Plan
The Florida House of Representatives’ appropriations committee has pushed ahead with a smaller state-funded health insurance plan for Florida’s needy rather than embrace a fully federally-funded Medicaid expansion.
Sun Life Bill Still Winding Way Through Legislature
The Florida Senate appears poised to pass the bill needed to renovate Sun Life Stadium, but the Florida House is a much different story.
Legislature Passes Bill Which Limits Police Drones
A bill that would set limits on when police departments in the state could deploy remotely controlled aircraft known as drones has passed in the Florida Legislature.
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