/tags/legislature legislature en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT /health/2026-03-04/senator-says-medicaid-work-requirements-are-an-uphill-battle House and Senate differ on key aspects of Medicaid legislation. Former Senate President Don Gaetzā€™s bill, SB 1758, goes beyond the federal law by including work and training requirements for certain Medicaid enrollees. The House hasnā€™t included the work requirements in its companion legislation, HB 693. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT /health/2026-03-04/senator-says-medicaid-work-requirements-are-an-uphill-battle Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-02-19/election-bills-to-require-stricter-voter-registration-checks-in-florida-near-final-votes The major election bill being pushed by Florida Republicans in the Legislature this session would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote, similar to federal legislation advocated by President Trump and Republicans in Congress. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:51:40 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-19/election-bills-to-require-stricter-voter-registration-checks-in-florida-near-final-votes Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-02-12/bill-to-ban-the-use-of-west-bank-in-florida-schools-and-state-agencies-passes-the-florida-house The proposal would mandate the use of ā€˜Judea and Samariaā€™ instead. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:27:50 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-12/bill-to-ban-the-use-of-west-bank-in-florida-schools-and-state-agencies-passes-the-florida-house Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-02-12/cut-to-foreign-student-enrollment-advances-in-floridas-house A proposal to further limit the amount of out-of-state and international students at some Florida universities continued to advance in the House on Tuesday. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:22 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-12/cut-to-foreign-student-enrollment-advances-in-floridas-house Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2026-02-10/desantis-and-floridas-house-differ-on-ai-legislation Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up his concerns last week about potential ā€œserious harmsā€ on humans from the growth of artificial intelligence and the need for state regulations. Yet as the Legislature approaches the scheduled midpoint of the regular session, only the Senate has moved DeSantisā€™ desired ā€œArtificial Intelligence Bill of Rightsā€ and his call to lessen the impact of massive data centers on utility ratepayers. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:14:55 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-10/desantis-and-floridas-house-differ-on-ai-legislation Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2026-02-05/ex-felons-voting-advances-in-senate-but-not-in-house A bill that would require the state of Florida to develop and maintain a centralized database to help individuals with felony convictions determine whether they are eligible for restoration of voting rights quickly passed its second committee stop in the state Senate on Wednesday. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:13:04 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-05/ex-felons-voting-advances-in-senate-but-not-in-house Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-02-05/florida-bill-less-than-minimum-wage-interns-others The bill would allow employers to pay interns and those in similar programs, like work-studies and pre-apprenticeships, a lower amount. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-05/florida-bill-less-than-minimum-wage-interns-others Douglas Soule /law/2023-02-08/elections-prosecution-proposal-is-approved In a party-line vote, a Senate committee approved a proposal that would broaden the statewide prosecutorā€™s power to investigate alleged election crimes. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:30:00 GMT /law/2023-02-08/elections-prosecution-proposal-is-approved /state/2023-02-07/florida-lawmakers-backed-measure-for-hurricane-aid Bill sponsor Mike Giallombardo, R-Cape Coral, said the additional money is needed as the state continues to address the impacts of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-07/florida-lawmakers-backed-measure-for-hurricane-aid Jim Turner /2022-04-01/top-redistricting-democrat-worries-state-legislature-will-do-what-the-governor-wants Legislators okayed maps redrawing Congressional districts, but this week the governor rejected them Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:08:36 GMT /2022-04-01/top-redistricting-democrat-worries-state-legislature-will-do-what-the-governor-wants Tom Hudson