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Florida lawmakers begin filing bills for 2025 session


Published on 2024-11-27 17:20:35 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The proposed bills include measures aimed at closing loopholes used in condo foreclosure auctions, amending boating laws, and establishing a list of programs and degrees a nonpublic, religious postsecondary educational institution that could be exempt from state licensure.

The 2025 legislative session in Florida is set to address a variety of issues with numerous bills already filed. Key topics include education, with proposals to expand school choice and modify teacher certification requirements; healthcare, focusing on mental health services and insurance reforms; environmental concerns, particularly water quality and conservation efforts; and criminal justice, with bills aimed at revising sentencing guidelines and addressing prison overcrowding. Additionally, there are bills related to economic development, aiming to attract businesses through tax incentives, and several measures concerning election integrity and voting rights. The session promises to be a busy one, with legislators from both parties introducing legislation to tackle pressing state issues.

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