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Firearm bills passed out of the legislature

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USA
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May 3 2011

A number of bills relating to gun ownership passed the Senate along nearly party-line votes last week after debates by members in both chambers

Budget conference fast tracked, but major issues remain.

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USA
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May 3 2011

The Legislature convened in conference on the budget on Wednesday after accusations earlier in the week regarding gamesmanship by members of both chambers

House appoints Redistricting Committee members and convenes first meetings

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USA
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April 25 2011

Last Monday, Speaker of the House Dean Cannon appointed members of the House Redistricting Committees and Subcommittees, appointing Speaker-Designate Will Weatherford as the chair of the committee

Rep. Frank Artiles fined for living outside of his Miami district

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USA
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April 25 2011

Freshman Rep. Artiles, elected to represent District 119 last November, has admitted that he does not live in his district, potentially subjecting him to fines for every day he has lived outside of his district

Budget discussions stall while the end of the regular session looms

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USA
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April 25 2011

With only two weeks remaining in the 2011 regular session, House and Senate leaders have not yet reached agreement on the broad spending parameters of the budget, otherwise known as "allocations."

Governor Scott appoints Department of Transportation Secretary

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USA
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April 25 2011

Last Monday, Governor Rick Scott appointed Ananth Prasad as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation

Senate idles while House moves ahead on key proposals

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USA
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April 25 2011

Last week, the Senate did not convene committee meetings or floor time in observance of Passover and Easter

Legislative committees consider constitutional amendments to address the “recapture rule” and lower the non-homestead assessment cap

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USA
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April 18 2011

On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Joint Resolution 658 by Sen. Mike Fasano

PIP reform bills finally clear first committees of reference in the Senate

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USA
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April 18 2011

On Tuesday, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee passed out two proposals that attempt to reduce personal injury protection (PIP) auto insurance fraud

House and Senate pain clinic bills continue to evolve

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USA
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April 18 2011

On Tuesday morning, the House Appropriations Committee adopted a strike-all amendment that, once again, substantially revises the House position on addressing the fraudulent prescribing of controlled substances

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