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The bill’s namesake died by suicide in 2021 at a state prison work program while experiencing a mental health episode.
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The bill eases some costs due to regulations passed following the Surfside Condo collapse. While DeSantis said the regulations are important, he thinks a balance needs to be struck.
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When the legislature left after the 60-day regular session ended in May, they did so without passing the one, constitutionally mandated bill they have to pass each year: the state budget. The House and Senate are more than $4 billion apart in their spending plans.
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People who abuse and abandon animals will face more penalties in Florida under a new law. They'll also be put on a public database.
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The Images of Recovery survey will collect photodata about how three years of hurricanes have impacted Floridians.
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Law enforcement will now need probable cause to stop and search boats on the water.
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The Senate will have to vote to agree to extend it for it to happen.
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As legislative leaders try to restart the budget process, DeSantis rejected a summit with House and Senate leaders proposed by Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power.
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Lawmakers were expected to return to Tallahassee for more negotiations next week, But leaders in the House announced Friday they won’t be moving forward after Senate leaders expressed reservation about passing the House’s tax proposal
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The bill preempts the decision to fluoridate water to the state. The governor said during the press conference where he made the announcement that its about giving people choices.
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Florida Decides Healthcare had been trying to place Medicaid expansion on the 2026 ballot when the bill became law
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After three hurricanes hit the state in 2024, Florida lawmakers have approved changes involving issues such as debris removal and rebuilding storm-damaged homes.