PREEMPTIONS
FOX 13
Florida lawmakers could override tenant bill of rights laws
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After some cities and counties have passed ordinances about renters’ rights, a Florida House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.
WUWF
Opponents say a Florida proposal could enable one person to stop local rules
Local activists are decrying a bill they say would let one person reverse the work of local communities. The measure requires local governments to conduct business impact estimates for new ordinances and creates an automatic stay if a lawsuit is filed.
LEGISLATION
Tampa Bay Times
Proposed amendment would lower annual property tax increases for Florida homeowners
TALLAHASSEE — A constitutional amendment that will give voters the opportunity to modestly lower the annual increases of the assessed value of their property is moving through the Florida Legislature intended for the 2024 ballot. It could result in lowering annual increases in property taxes.
Florida Politics
Jason Brodeur environmental protection package takes aim at septic tanks
Limiting harmful algal blooms means managing waste, and a legislative package for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sets out to do just that.
WCJB
Bill to reduce term limits of school board members may hit governor’s desk soon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) – A bill to reduce the term limits for school board members is a step closer to hitting the governor’s desk.
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