Category: Legislative Updates

Florida Senate Files Amicus Brief in House v. Crist

Nov 30, 2007

The Florida Senate issued the following information in regard to its filing of an amicus brief with the Florida Supreme Court in House of Representatives v. Crist, the case relating to the recent compact between the State of Florida and …

Governor Expands Commision on Disabilities Prior to Dec. 4 Meeting

Nov 28, 2007

On Tuesday, November 27, Governor Charlie Crist issued Executive Order Number 07-244 expanding the membership of the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities. A copy of the Order is below: =====================================STATE OF FLORIDAOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOREXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 07-244(Expanding Membership of Governor’s …

Governor Crist Launches Government Scorecard Web Site

Nov 20, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist held a press conference this morning to announce a new Web site designed to enable Floridians to track the State’s progress on key economic and quality of life indicators.  Should you have any questions or comments, please …

Governor Crist Announces New Initiatives for Open Government

Nov 16, 2007

Governor Crist’s office issued the news below regarding two initiatives designed to improve public acess to information.  To view the Governor’s “Office of Open Government” Web page, click here.  To view the Governor’s “Plain Language” Web page, click here. Also …

Governor Signs SB 4D Relating to Ad Valorem Taxation

Nov 13, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist today signed into law Senate Bill 4D, a General Bill sponsored by Senator Jeff Atwater and co-introduced by Senators Mike Fasano, Victor Crist and Gwen Margolis.  The bill became effective today, November 13, 2007. SB 4D authorizes …

U.S. House Financial Services Passes H.R. 4050

Nov 13, 2007

  Introduced by on November 1, 2007 by United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords, H.R. 4050, “The Levee-Like Structure Consideration Act of 2007,” requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidance providing a process for consideration of the …

House Committees Meet Nov 5-7; Senate Cancels Same

Nov 11, 2007

  The Florida House of Representatives held limited Committee hearings during the week of November 5, 2007, while the Florida Senate canceled its Committee hearings, inasmuch as the Legislature recently completed two Special Sessions, one regarding the budget and another …