2023 Florida Legislature

The measure was sparked by efforts to draw distinctions between optometrists and ophthalmologists. Also vetoed was a bill dealing with fees collected under a counselors compact.

Under the bill, landlords would be able to offer the option of paying monthly fees instead of security deposits, though landlords would not be required to do so.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that will allow school districts to use cameras designed to capture images of drivers who illegally pass school buses.

The Florida Department of Education is gearing up to begin developing rules to carry out various new laws, including controversial measures passed during the 2023 legislative session.

Central Florida unions are getting creative when it comes to collecting members’ dues after a law passed making it illegal to deduct these fees from a person’s paycheck.

Republican State Senator Corey Simon and Democratic Representative Allison Tant insist they and their regional colleagues are surmounting party lines in order to solve real-world problems.

As of July 1, when individuals or groups challenge their local comprehensive plans or their amendments, the “prevailing” parties will be able to recover legal fees

DeSantis’ office said the Florida State Guard bill (HB 1285) was among eight military-related measures that he signed Friday.

The legislation has been praised by health workers. The Florida Hospital Association says the law will lead to safer working conditions and better patient care.

The bill is a continuation of a years-long effort by DeSantis and Republican lawmakers to make elections-law changes that they contend are necessary to prevent wrongdoing.

The Health & Human Services Committee was directed to investigate the standards of care for gender dysphoria adopted by Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Florida Psychiatric Association.

At the center of it all is Gov. DeSantis, who has emerged as a rival of former President Donald Trump and likely has his eyes set on the White House.