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Tag: Legislation

LEGISLATION

Thompson, Bracy Davis file bills to prevent tots dying in hot cars

Legislation would require the installation of vehicle alarm systems to alert caregivers if a baby is still in the backseat.

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LEGISLATION

Bracy Davis bill would allow people with felony drug convictions to receive SNAP benefits

Research shows that access to public assistance helps reduce recidivism.

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LEGISLATION

Rep. Amesty files bill to excuse new moms from jury duty regardless of employment status

Current state statute limits excusals to part-time or nonworking parents.

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GOVERNMENT

Bankson files bill to fund aviation scholarships through license plate sales

Polk County's Aerospace Center for Excellence to administer scholarships.

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GOVERNMENT

Rep. Bracy Davis Refiles Ocoee Scholarship, Business Loans Bill

New version will allow scholarship funds to be used for private Florida HBCUs.

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GOVERNMENT

Amesty, Osgood file bills to ban autism therapy for kids

Bill is based on info from a Church of Scientology-founded nonprofit known for hosting the Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum at its headquarters.

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GOVERNMENT

Rep. Bankson files bill to study rare brain disorder affecting older men

Legislation would create a work group to gauge the scope of the disorder and develop policy recommendations for patient awareness, disease risk and care standards.

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SAFETY

We need to change the way we think about crosswalks

Whether we’re driving, walking, scooting or skateboarding, we’re all responsible for crosswalk safety. It’s time Florida statute is changed to reflect this.

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ENVIRONMENT

Who doesn't want clean water?

Environmental group wants a ballot amendment to protect Florida's waters for wildlife, sports and consumption. They just need 816,523 more signatures to get it there.

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LEGISLATURE

Legislature contemplates museum of Florida’s Black history

A Democratic lawmaker envisions a multi-purpose cultural center dedicated to the Black experience in the Sunshine State — and he wants it in Orlando.

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