TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/SB 226 – Care for Retired Police Dogs To read the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

BUNNELL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 226, establishing the Care for Retired Police Dogs program. The program will help caregivers of retired police dogs pay for veterinary costs of the dogs. The program is housed under the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and will be administered by a non-profit organization dedicated to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has now helped more than 30,000 Floridians on their road to economic self-sufficiency. The Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity program, spearheaded by First Lady DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), utilizes Care Navigators to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 45 – Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans CS/SB 430 – Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children CS/SB 438 – United States Space Force CS/CS/SB 514 – Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Educational Requirements SB 562 – Military Occupational Licensure CS/SB 896 […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 24, 2022, to act on these bills.   CS/SB 196 – Florida Housing Finance Corporation CS/SB 226 – Care for Retired Police Dogs CS/CS/SB 596 – Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels CS/SB 598 – Public […]

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed six bills to support veterans, military members, and their families in finding employment and educational opportunities in Florida. These pieces of legislation build on funding provided in the Freedom First Budget signed by Governor DeSantis last week to support Florida’s military members and their families. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 914 – Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles CS/CS/SB 962 – Residential Development Projects for Affordable Housing CS/CS/SB 1000 – Nutrient Application Rates SB 1038 – Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council CS/SB 1680 – Financial Institutions SB 2510 – Florida Gaming […]

FT. MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the signing of the Freedom First Budget and more than $1.2 billion for Everglades restoration and the protection of Florida’s water resources. Through the Freedom First Budget, Florida has now surpassed Governor DeSantis’ four-year goal with a total investment of more than $3.3 billion for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 22, 2022, to act on these bills.   HB 1431 – City of Apopka, Orange County CS/HB 1493 – Alachua County   Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 905 – Protective Injunctions CS/CS/CS/HB 1421 – School Safety CS/SB 1244 – Statutes of Limitation for Offenses Relating to Sexual Performance by a Child CS/SB 1380 – Real Property Rights SB 7024 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act To read […]