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Popular Agriculture Bills

HB 0203 Agricultural Lands

SB 1628 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

SB 1106 Agritourism

HB 7087 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

SB 1190 Agricultural Lands

HB 0927 Agritourism

SB 1040 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

HB 1393 Agricultural Storage and Shipping Containers

SB 1700 Agricultural Lands

SB 0654 Agricultural Storage and Shipping Containers

Agriculture Bills On The Move

SB 1728 Genetically Engineered Foods

SENATE Died in Agriculture

SB 1708 Labeling of Beef

SENATE Died in Agriculture

SB 1706 Pink Slime in Meat Products

SENATE Died in Agriculture

HB 0051 Preparation and Sale of Food Products

HOUSE Withdrawn prior to introduction

SB 1190 Agricultural Lands

SENATE Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 0203; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 0203

HB 7087 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 06/20/13, 1:30 pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)

HB 0417 Commercial Breeding of Animals

HOUSE Died in Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee

HB 7089 Public Records Exemption/School Food and Nutrition Service Program Participants

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2013-217

HB 0631 Transactions in Fresh Produce Markets

HOUSE Read Second Time; Substituted for SB 0778; Laid on Table, Refer to SB 0778

BPRS1 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

HOUSE Committee Bill filed as H 7023

Topic: FL Governor Rick Scott

Top Citizens official resigns after steady stream of scandals

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

Sharon Binnun, chief financial officer of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp., has resigned. .. Related Research: June 17, 2013 Press release "Citizens CFO to Return to Private Sector."

Critic says nuclear law change depends on PSC not being 'captive' to utilities

by Bruce Ritchie - 1 day ago - +

Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. Photo from Florida Power & Light.

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed SB 1472 placing limits on utilities that charge customers for planned nuclear power plants. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, which unsuccessfully challenged the 2006 law allowing recovery of nuclear projects costs, said the bill changes will not work if the PSC does not work. ... Related Research: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy press release on SB 1472, and Bills Signed Into Law and Vetoed Friday, June 14, 2013.

The Week Ahead for June 17 to June 21, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 1 day 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 - 4 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.

Scott signs off on change to teacher evaluations

by James Call - 4 days ago - +

In response to teachers' complaints, lawmakers passed new rules making it clear that teachers should be evaluated by the performance of students that they actually taught. ... Related Research: June 14, 2013 Press release "Teachers' lawsuit leads to reboot by Florida Legislature: Scott signs partial fix for flawed teacher evaluation system."

Arrivals and Departures for June 14, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 4 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.

Scott on mission to Paris

by Florida Current Staff - 4 days ago - +

The trip to the biennial Paris Air Show is the ninth trade mission Scott has taken since he became governor in 2011. His destinations have included Brazil, Canada, Chile, England, Israel and Spain. In October he plans to visit Japan. ... Related Research: June 14, 2013 Press release "Governor Scott To Lead Delegation To The Paris Air Show."

Week in Review for June 14, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 4 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.

State and Amazon resume talks

by Bill Cotterell - 5 days ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott says if the retailing powerhouse brings a physical presence to Florida, it could mean 3,000-plus new jobs in the state. However, such a move may trigger the collection of a 6 percent sales tax on its Internet sales. ... Related Research: Press release "Governor Scott And Amazon Announce Proposal To Create Jobs In Florida" and Statement by House Speaker Will Weatherford.

Scott not changing mind on tuition

by James Call - 5 days ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday he remains opposed to a tuition increase for state universities. File photo by Bill Cotterell.

The governor said Thursday that he thought school cost too much when he was a student and repeated his opposition to an inflation-adjusted 1.7 percent tuition increase. Problem is that the boost is mandated by a 2007 law.

Great Floridian award goes to medical pioneer Charlotte Maguire

by James Call - 5 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 - 6 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.

Governor heads to France to promote trade, economic development for Florida

by Gray Rohrer - 6 days ago - +

The Paris Air Show is on Gov. Rick Scott's itinerary next week as he touts trade with the Sunshine State. While cutting-edge aircraft from Florida will be represented, the show also features antique aircraft such as this Junkers Ju 52. Photo by Ndcam

Gov. Rick Scott leaves Friday for his eighth economic development trip overseas since taking office and is expected to visit the Paris Air Show.

Fast-track coverage changes for commercial property insurers to continue

by Gray Rohrer - 7 days ago - +

A new law will allow property insurers covering commercial lines policies to certify that their changes to coverage forms comply with state law and then take them to the market before getting the typical thorough review from state regulators. The law makes permanent a temporary order from Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty last year. ... Related Research: Commentary, letters, an order by Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, an OIR order, and a report.