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Here are 10 bills that died in the 2024 Florida Legislative session
When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass.
A scaled-back vaping bill clears the Florida Legislature
Florida lawmakers approved a watered-down bill targeting vaping products geared toward children.
Florida lawmakers target wage and heat protections for workers in passing a preemption bill
Florida lawmakers passed a heavily debated bill to preempt local governments from regulating wages and heat-exposure protections for workers.
Lawmakers loosen teen work rules in Florida
A toned-down but still controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-old teens is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Here are ten big issues from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
The 2024 legislative session ended Friday. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session like relaxing regulations on teen workers.
Florida lawmakers pass a budget and end the session
Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said, “It really seems to me like the Republicans are turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to Floridians who are in crisis.”
Florida lawmakers pass a bill to raise the minimum age for strippers to 21
The Florida Legislature passed a bill that would prevent strippers under age 21 from working in adult-entertainment establishments.
Florida lawmakers pass changes to Citizens Insurance
The Florida House passed a bill that could lead to at least some second homes moving from Citizens to the private insurance market.
The House voted 81-29 to pass the bill (HB 1645), which was approved by the Senate, 28-12. It is ready to go to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Lawmakers sign off on vacation rentals plan
By Dara Kam ©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a plan aimed, in part, at addressing “party houses” at short-term rental properties, as the...
DeSantis to get bill on shooting bears
The state House gave final approval to a bill that would bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.
A bill to allow chaplains in Florida schools is ready for Ron DeSantis
Florida school districts could soon be authorized to allow volunteer chaplains to provide services to students.
