Dear Colleagues and Friends,

With the 2024 Legislative Session fast approaching, this committee week will commence today, December 4. I will provide weekly updates during committee weeks to keep you informed about the key bills and committee meetings that may have an impact on your business interests in Florida.

House Select Committees Meeting This Afternoon

• The House Select Committee on Health Innovation will meet to discuss graduate medical education and home health aides for medically fragile children.
• The House Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency and Recovery will receive presentations relating to agriculture and contractor fraud.

Senate Appropriations Committees receive presentations on Governor’s Recommended Budget

The following Senate appropriations committees will hear from various state agencies regarding the Governor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Health and Human Services
• Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
• Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
• Criminal and Civil Justice
• Education

Key Bills on Committee Agendas This Week

• The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee will hear SB 106, which would require businesses to accept an offer of payment in cash for any transaction involving the purchase of any tangible good or service if the business would accept one or more other forms of payment and the customer is physically present at the place of business.
• The Senate Criminal Justice Committee will consider SB 188, which provides enhanced criminal penalties for trespass with specified intent on certain commercial agricultural property.
• The House Transportation and Modals Subcommittee will discuss new fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. HB 107 would impose additional annual license fees on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Full Slate of Committee Meetings This Week

The House and Senate have a full week with various committees receiving presentations.

• Click here to access a calendar of all House Committee meetings.
• Click here to access a calendar of all Senate Committee meetings.  

If you would like more information, please contact me.

Warmly,