Nancy Detert
Texting While Driving Ban Goes To Gov. Scott
Gone will be the days of distracted drivers’ mid-conversation via text—that’s if Gov. Rick Scott signs the bill to ban texting while driving.
Last Minute Amendment May Doom Texting While Driving Ban Bill
A last minute change to a bill that would ban texting while driving could keep it from passing in the Senate.
Online Sales Tax Bill Passes Second Senate Vote
A federal bill that could cost online retailers and customers more money passed a second Senate vote Thursday
Texting While Driving Ban Headed To Senate, House Floors
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) – After clearing its final committee hurdle on Monday, a bill that would ban texting while driving is headed to the Senate floor.
Both the Senate version of the bill and House version, which is going to the floor there, make texting while driving a secondary offense. That means police would have to stop a driver for a primary offense before they could be cited for texting while driving.
A first time violation would be a $30 fine plus court costs. Drivers caught again within five years would be hit with a $60 fine and three points on their license.
“Hopefully, we’ve gone beyond public support into public frustration that we haven’t passed something,” said Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, the bill’s sponsor. “I think this is the year.”
In the past four years, texting ban bills have failed under Republican opposition due to government intrusion concerns.
Time’s Running Out For Children’s Health Care Bill
A bill aiming to expand access to health care coverage for Florida children may not be passed in time.
Committee Vote May Be Close On Domestic Partnerships
A senator who last month opposed a bill that would create domestic partnerships for unmarried couples will support a new, narrower version when it comes up Tuesday in the Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee.
Senator Files Measure Which Would Ban Texting While Driving
A state senator from Venice is hoping the third time is the charm to pass legislation which would ban drivers from typing or reading texts, emails or other electronic messages while behind the wheel.
Texting While Driving Ban Moves Forward In Tallahassee
A legislative committee in Tallahassee has voted to ban texting while driving.
Florida Senate Cuts Jobless Benefits To Help Businesses
People without jobs in Florida could get less money in unemployment compensation under a bill passed Tuesday by the Florida Senate. The House has passed a similar bill, and must now consider the Senate’s changes.
Minimum Wage Bill Advances In Fla. Senate
A bill that would change the way the state calculates its minimum wage is ready go to the full Senate, after approval Tuesday by the Budget Committee.
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