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Capitol Watch: April 15, 2021

Capitol Watch: April 15, 2021
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By News Service of Florida | April 15, 2021 at 6:42 AM EDT - Updated April 15 at 6:42 AM
TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) - Hereâs whatâs on tap in the Capitol today.
UNEMPLOYMENT CHANGES EYED: The Senate Appropriations Committee will take up a wide range of bills, including a measure (SB 1948), filed by Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, that would require upgrading the state unemployment compensation system. The proposal comes after massive problems last year with the CONNECT online unemployment system at the Department of Economic Opportunity. (9 a.m., 412 Knott Building, the Capitol.)
SCHOOL BOARD TERM LIMITS PROPOSED: The House Education & Employment Committee will consider a proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1461), sponsored by Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, that would place eight-year term limits on county school board members. (9 a.m., Morris Hall, House ....

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Capitol Watch: April 14, 2021

Capitol Watch: April 14, 2021
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By News Service of Florida | April 14, 2021 at 7:42 AM EDT - Updated April 14 at 7:42 AM
TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) - Hereâs whatâs on tap in the Capitol today.
GAMBLING ISSUES ON TABLE: The House Commerce Committee will take up two bills (PCB COM 21-03 and PCB COM 21-05) that would create a state âGaming Control Commissionâ and do away with a requirement that many pari-mutuel facilities conduct live horse racing or jai alai games to offer more-lucrative cardrooms. (9 a.m., 212 Knott Building, the Capitol.)
TELEHEALTH AT ISSUE: The House Health & Human Services Committee will consider a proposal (HB 247), filed by Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miramar, and Rep. Mike Giallombardo, R-Cape Coral, that would expand the authority of doctors to prescribe drugs through telehealth. (9 a.m., Morris Hall, House Office Building, the Capitol.) ....

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Capitol Watch: April 13, 2021

Capitol Watch: April 13, 2021
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Capitol Watch: April 12, 2021

Capitol Watch: April 12, 2021
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By News Service of Florida | April 12, 2021 at 6:44 AM EDT - Updated April 12 at 6:44 AM
TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) - Hereâs whatâs on tap in the Capitol today.
DEMOCRATS HOLD MEDIA AVAILABILITY: House Minority Co-leader Evan Jenne, D-Dania Beach, and Rep. Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, will hold an online media availability. (10 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84800461017?pwd=NHdjeFBkZnlMRWlKbUtBN2czSHQ3UT09)
PSC APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED: The Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council will interview five candidates to replace Julie Brown on the state Public Service Commission. The seat became open when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Brown as secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The council will interview candidates Rosanna Manuela Catalano, Jeanne Curtin, Gabriella Passidomo, Ana Ortega and state Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood. Th ....

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Capitol Watch: April 8, 2021

Capitol Watch: April 8, 2021
(Source: News Service of Florida)
By News Service of Florida | April 8, 2021 at 6:44 AM EDT - Updated April 8 at 6:44 AM
TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) - Hereâs whatâs on tap in the Capitol today.
HOUSE HOLDS FLOOR SESSION: The House is scheduled to hold a floor session and pass a proposed $97 billion budget (HB 5001) for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The House also is expected to approve a measure (SB 50) that would require out-of-state online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes when Floridians make purchases. (9 a.m., House chamber, the Capitol.)
TELEHEALTH AT ISSUE: The Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee will consider a bill (SB 700), filed by Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, that would make a series of changes that could help expand the use of telehealth in Florida. (9 a.m., 412 Knott Building, the Capitol.) ....

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