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Mar 17, 2021 By Jim Ash Senior Editor Top Stories
Rep. Jackie Toledo
Measures to combat human trafficking, and ease the path to recovery for survivors, are beginning to move in the Florida Legislature.
The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee voted 16-0 on March 16 to approve HB 523 by Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa.
“It’s important that we send a message that human trafficking will not be tolerated in the state of Florida,” Toledo said.
The committee also voted 16-0 to approve Toledo’s HB 525, a linked public records exemption.
The measures would further crack down on traffickers, requiring them to register, under certain circumstances, as sex-offenders, and requiring state attorneys to adopt a pro-prosecution policy.
Capitol Watch for Tuesday, March 16 Florida lawmakers began a 60-day session March 2. (Source: News Service of Florida) By ABC7 Staff | March 16, 2021 at 8:04 AM EDT - Updated March 16 at 8:04 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - The following bills are being considered by committees in the Florida Legislature March 16:
UTILITY PREEMPTION BILL PROPOSED: The Senate Community Affairs Committee will consider a proposal (SB 1128), filed by Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, that would prevent local governments from restricting the types of fuel that utilities can use for energy production. (9 a.m., 37 Senate Office Building, the Capitol.)
BISCAYNE BAY DISCUSSED: The House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee will take up a bill (HB 1177), filed by Rep. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, that would take steps to improve water quality in Biscayne Bay. (9:30 a.m., Reed Hall, House Office Building, the Capitol.)