Week five is over. This week was of major significance to our legislative agenda. The Senate and House Appropriations Committees passed budget proposals. Floor votes are likely next week. The budget proposals do not match up and budget conferencing begins …
Continue ReadingThe third week of session is over with only 6 weeks left. The state budget will start to take shape during the next couple of weeks. Right now, we can only speculate on what each chamber will prioritize in their …
Continue ReadingThe third interim committee week just wrapped up. I have a few takeaways in general to share before I discuss the Senate Government Oversight & Accountability Committee on SB 84 (FRS Retirement). Don't assume the Legislature will go along with …
Continue ReadingWelcome to the Florida PBA’s first Capitol Report of the 2021 Legislative Session. If this is your first time receiving the report allow me to introduce myself, I am Matt Puckett, and I am the Executive Director of the Florida Police …
Continue ReadingWe had a great team in town for the fourth week of session. Another PBA member was designated as the Law Enforcement Officer of the Day in Florida House of Representatives. Both chambers released budget proposals. The Anti-Riot Act passed …
Continue ReadingThe final interim committee week just wrapped up. Here are my takeaways from the interim committee weeks: Senate President Wilton Simpson, House of Representatives Speaker Chris Sprowls and their respective legislative staffs have the two chambers ready for the official …
Continue ReadingThe second interim committee is in the books. These are strange times in Tallahassee. Most official business is conducted in sparsely populated committee rooms with public comment coming either remotely through a teleprompter and video, or in limited to one …
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