Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Forty-Two Bills

On April 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 255 – Private Instructional Personnel Providing Applied Behavior Analysis Services HB 459 – Step-Therapy Protocols CS/HB 469 – Patient Care in Health Care Facilities HB 539 – Nursing Home Financial Reporting CS/CS/CS/HB 543 – Uterine Fibroid Research and Education HB 593 – Telecommunicator Cardiopulmonary […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Guarantee Visitation Rights for Patients and their Families

On April 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Measure enshrines the right to visit loved ones in Florida hospitals and long-term care facilities   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 988, the No Patient Left Alone Act, to guarantee Florida families the fundamental right to visit their loved ones who are receiving care in hospitals, hospices, and long-term care facilities. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $4.2 Million to City of Monticello through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

On April 5, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MONTICELLO, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $4.2 million to the City of Monticello through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to extend wastewater services to the I-10 and SR-59 exchange. The project will support future commercial development by enabling business expansion and facilitating access for city residents and other customers. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $5.4 Million to Hamilton County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

On April 5, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

JASPER, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $5.4 million to Hamilton County through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to facilitate the buildout of a 57-acre parcel at the intersection of I-75 and SR-6 in Hamilton County. The planned development will include a logistics park and travel center and will have […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Thirty-Five Bills from the Florida Legislature

On April 5, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 20, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/CS/HB 1239 – Nursing Homes HB 539 – Nursing Home Financial Reporting CS/CS/CS/HB 543 – Uterine Fibroid Research and Education HB 817 – Emergency Medical Care and Treatment […]

Governor DeSantis Condemns Biden Administration’s Termination of Title 42

On April 4, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis condemned the Biden administration’s termination of Title 42 despite fears of another mass influx of illegal immigrants at the southern border. Title 42 has been in place since March 2020 and allows border agents to quickly expel migrants attempting to enter the United States.     “Joe Biden’s reckless border […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill

On April 1, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/HB 3 – Law Enforcement   For the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

Governor DeSantis Signs HB 3, the Strongest Law Enforcement Recruitment and Support Initiative in the Nation

On April 1, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis furthered his commitment to making Florida the most law enforcement-friendly state in the nation by signing HB 3, legislation that encourages Floridians to join the law enforcement profession and incentivizes out-of-state law enforcement professionals to bring their skills to the Sunshine State. More on the bill and other pro-law enforcement […]