Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 15 Bills

On June 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 366 – Infectious Disease Elimination Programs CS/CS/SB 620 – Military-friendly Initiatives CS/CS/HB 427 – Honor and Remember Flag CS/CS/HB 441 – E911 Systems CS/CS/HB 449 – Alzheimer’s Disease CS/CS/HB 501 – Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans CS/CS/HB 725 – Commercial Motor Vehicles CS/HB […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until July 11th, 2019 to act on these bills. CS/HB 9 – Community Redevelopment Agencies CS/CS/HB 437 – Community Development Districts CS/CS/CS/HB 1033 – Continuing Care Contracts HB 7067 – Registration Fees HB 7073 – Permit and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills to Support Florida’s Veterans

On June 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tampa, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/CS/HB 501: Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans and CS/CS/HB 427: Honor and Remember Flag, at the University of South Florida’s Office of Veteran Success. “Here in Florida, we take great pride in being the most veteran-friendly state in the nation and I am proud to sign these […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards First Lady’s Medal for Courage, Commitment, and Service to Northwest Florida Residents for Selfless Contributions Following Hurricane Michael

On June 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

The First Lady’s Medal is Inspired by Floridians Making a Positive Impact in Their Communities Callaway, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded the “First Lady’s Medal for Courage, Commitment, and Service” to Northwest Florida residents for their selfless contributions to their communities following Hurricane Michael. First Lady DeSantis presented the medals to Washington […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Major Announcements to Assist Northwest Florida Residents and Provide Mental Health Support Services

On June 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Callaway, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis toured sites in Northwest Florida and highlighted five major announcements being implemented by state agencies and federal partners to assist Northwest Florida residents and provide mental health support services to communities impacted by the trauma of Hurricane Michael. The First Lady was joined by Department of Children […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 12 Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until July 11th, 2019 to act on these bills. CS/CS/HB 369 – Substance Abuse Services CS/CS/CS/HB 385 – Transportation CS/CS/HB 441 – E911 Systems CS/CS/HB 449 – Alzheimer’s Disease CS/CS/HB 725 – Commercial Motor Vehicles CS/CS/CS/HB 829 […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

On June 26, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 15 Bills

On June 25, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 21 – Hospital Licensure CS/CS/HB 23 – Telehealth CS/HB 843 – Health Care HB 983 – Ratification of Rules of the Department of Financial Services CS/CS/CS/HB 1393 – Department of Financial Services HB 5401 – Department of Environmental Protection CS/HB 7099 – Child […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 25, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until July 10th, 2019 to act on these bills. CS/HB 21 – Hospital Licensure CS/CS/HB 23 – Telehealth CS/HB 629 – Lottery Games CS/HB 807 – Civics Education CS/HB 843 – Health Care HB 983 – Ratification […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs HB 5301

On June 25, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 5301: Information Technology Reorganization. The bill consolidates the Agency for State Technology (AST) into the Department of Management Services (DMS). This will increase efficiency by streamlining the state’s technology and telecommunications functions. The bill also modernizes the state’s strategy for data storage by adopting a cloud-first […]