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Popular State and Local Bills

HB 7127 Department of Transportation

HB 0085 Public-Private Partnerships

SB 0084 Public-private Partnerships

SB 1132 Department of Transportation

SB 1684 Environmental Regulation

SB 0306 Economic Development

HB 7007 Economic Development

HB 1309 Procurement of Commodities and Contractual Services

SB 0002 Ethics

HB 7009 Education

State and Local Bills On The Move

SB 0484 State Employee Salaries

SENATE Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

SB 0024 Relief of L.T., a Minor, by the Department of Children and Families

SENATE Died in Judiciary

HB 4035 Developments of Regional Impact

HOUSE Died in Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee

TEDAS6 Federal Grants Trust Fund/DEO

HOUSE Committee Bill Filed as H 7047

HB 7073 Florida Statutes

HOUSE Read Second Time; Substituted for SB 0688; Laid on Table, Refer to SB 0688

BPRS1 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

HOUSE Committee Bill filed as H 7023

ANRAS1 Trust Funds/DEP

HOUSE Committee Bill filed as H 7049

HB 0141 Florida Clean Indoor Air Act

HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction

HB 0673 Development Exactions

HOUSE Died in Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee

HB 0871 Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies

HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction

State and Local Administration

At least 24 apply for 2 PSC seats, including commissioners Brisé and Graham

by Bruce Ritchie - 1 day ago - +

The PSC Nominating Council will recommend at least six names for Gov. Rick Scott to choose from. The job pays $130,036 annually. ... Related Research: 2013 applicants for the two Public Service Commission seats.

The Week Ahead for June 17 to June 21, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 2 days ago - +

The governor's Chief Inspector General's Office starts its search for an inspector general for Citizens Property Insurance Corp. this week, DEP meets to consider rule development for petroleum cleanup sites, and a forum will be held in Jacksonville on the Silver Springs and the St. Johns River.

Governor signs 60 new laws

by Bill Cotterell - 5 days ago - +

Before he leaves on a trade-related trip to France, Rick Scott endorses -- among others -- a bill to speed up death-penalty cases and one to ban local mandates on private employee sick-leave regulations. ... Related Research: Bills Signed Into Law and Vetoed Friday, June 14, 2013, and List of 2013 bills enrolled, presented to, approved by, or vetoed by Gov. Rick Scott.

Arrivals and Departures for June 14, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 5 days ago - +

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a new chief economist, the 10th Circuit Court has a new judge and the Florida Department of Children and Families has a new legislative affairs team.

Week in Review for June 14, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 5 days ago - +

This week we learned that Gov. Scott used an incentive deal made prior to a trade mission to justify such trips, that the state and Amazon are talking again about the online retailer setting up Florida facilities and that Scott signed a bill to speed up death penalty cases.

Prison officers win $603,000 settlement

by Bill Cotterell - 6 days ago - +

State agrees to pay for the time it takes for prison guards to pass through security checks going to and from their posts. It can take up to a half hour each way, they say. The Labor Department agreed.

Great Floridian award goes to medical pioneer Charlotte Maguire

by James Call - 6 days ago - +

Dr. Charlotte E. Maguire, center, listens while seated next to former Gov. Reuben Askew on Thursday as Gov. Rick Scott honors her as a Great Floridian.Photo by James Call.

The retired medical doctor was one of the first female practicing pediatricians in central Florida. She later was instrumental in establishing medical schools at both the University of Florida and Florida State University. ... Related Research: June 13, 2013 Press release "Governor Scott Presents Dr. Charlotte Maguire with Prestigious 'Great Floridian' Award."

Scott vetoes 3 bills, signs 4

by Bill Cotterell - 7 days ago - +

A speed-up for mental competency decisions, a public records exemption and a property tax exemption are blocked by Scott. Meanwhile, the governor signs bills concerning craft liquors sales and money to aid the oyster industry.