Category: Florida Legislative News

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   More than 150 state statutes take effect today Higher graduation standards, ban on pythons among changes From banning the sale of exotic pythons to raising graduation standards for …

  The following bills relating to public education have been signed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist and will become effective today, July 1, 2010, unless otherwise provided.   Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Colodny Fass.   SB …

  Insurance Journal magazine reported today, July 1, 2010, that a National Flood Insurance Program temporary reauthorization was passed last night by the U.S. Senate and sent to President Obama for his signature.   Should you have any questions or …

  The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (“DHSMV”) published its annual report on traffic accident statistics on June 29, 2010.  According to the report, statewide traffic-related fatalities have dropped to a record low.  To view the report, click …

  Many of the 274 new laws passed during Florida’s 2010 Legislative Session will become effective this Thursday, July 1, except as otherwise provided.  These include major insurance-related bills, which are listed below:   HB 159 relating to Guaranty Associations …

  Subsequent to the June 18, 2010, qualifying deadline for the November 2, 2010, general election, Colodny Fass has prepared a summary report of candidates who qualified for the following offices:   Florida Cabinet (Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer and …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   U.S. Census Bureau Ranks Florida 27th in Per-Pupil School Spending State drops to 44 when spending ranked as a factor of personal income In 2008, public school systems …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   TIME:  Florida Beach Access Case a New Twist in Property Battle  When the weather gets hot, ordinary folks go to the beach – and well-heeled coastal-property owners try …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Sarasota to vote on 100 Percent Property Tax Exemption for Businesses On Aug. 24, voters will be asked if they want to give the commission authority to grant up …

  The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the following news release on June 18, 2010: The Gulf Oil Spill Economic Recovery Task Force will meet on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The public is invited to attend. Prior to …