Governor Ron DeSantis released his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Included within his proposal are following issues: A 3% increase to the employer contribution for members participating in the FRS Investment Plan; Over $75 million in pay raises for …
Continue ReadingThe Legislature will shift focus to a special session on vaccination mandates in what would normally be week five of interim committee meetings. The calendar of events during the upcoming special session is not available as of today. We are …
Continue ReadingThe first week of Legislative Interim Committee meetings began on Monday. This year is a redistricting year which requires the Legislature to perform the once every decade task of establishing new legislative and congressional districts due to the census changes …
Continue ReadingSSU Contract was overwhelmingly ratified on August 30, 2021 Notice of Ratification Election Security Services Bargaining Unit Contract Contract Ratification Flyer Vote To Ratify Your Contract and Secure Your Benefits Today! SECURITY SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT SUMMARY OF AGREEMENT CHANGES An …
Continue ReadingThe House and Senate just agreed to provide every Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer, Correctional Probation Officer, and Institutional Security Specialist with a one-time $1,000 bonus for the pandemic response. PAYMENTS TO PANDEMIC FIRST RESPONDERS The nonrecurring sum of …
Continue ReadingLast Thursday, the Florida Legislature completed a brief special session on vaccination mandates. Almost immediately, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation into law. The new laws implement the following provisions: Private Employer cannot mandate COVID-19 vaccines. Employees may choose from …
Continue ReadingThe second week of Legislative Interim Committee meetings ended yesterday. The Legislature's focus is still squarely on redistricting for legislative and congressional districts. The legislative committee chairs held briefings, workshops, and received agency updates instead of hearing any official legislation. …
Continue ReadingFHP & SLEO Reopener Contracts were ratified on August 31, 2021 Vote To Ratify Your Contract and Secure Your Benefits Today! Florida Highway Patrol Unit (FHP) PBA-FHP Articles FHP - Summary Page Law Enforcement Unit (SLEO) SLEO - Summary Page …
Continue ReadingThe Legislature concluded business at 2:40pm yesterday. Now that it is over, there are a few real issues to be happy about. Everyone will be getting a $1,000 bonus. SLERS received the money along with authorization to undergo a much …
Continue ReadingThis report is about week seven of the nine week session. This week was the beginning of the "will they" phase of session. As in... Will they pass pension reform? The House does not have a bill. Will they pass …
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