Saturday, March 8, 2014

Florida Senate News

On Monday, March 3, 2014

SB-296 PASSED by a vote of 5-2 in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee

SB-296 Firearms During Mandatory Evacuation by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) provides an exemption from criminal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon or a concealed firearm when complying with a mandatory evacuation order during a declared state of emergency. SB 296 restores the right to protect yourself and your family during an emergency, mandatory evacuation. SB-1060 PASSED by a vote of 5-2 in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee

SB-1060 Zero Tolerance School Policies by Senator Greg Evers (R-Baker) prohibits school officials from suspending or punishing innocent children for simulating firearms or weapons with fingers, pencils, or pastries while playing, or possessing photographs of or wearing t-shirts depicting firearms or weapons.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014

SB-448 PASSED by a vote of 9-0 in the Senate Judiciary Committee

SB-448 Threatened Use of Force by Senator Greg Evers (R-Baker) stops abusive prosecutors from using 10-20-LIFE to prosecute people who in acts of self-defense, threaten to use deadly force against an attacker as a means to stop an attack.

On Wednesday, March 5, 2014

HB-523 PASSED by a vote of 12-1 in the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

HB-523 Applications for Concealed Weapons or Firearms Licenses by Representative James Grant (R-Tampa) allows the Division of Licensing to designate qualified Tax Collectors to conduct the "Fast-Track" concealed weapons licensing application process in their respective counties. This brings the process closer to the people and makes it more convenient for applicants.

HB-525 PASSED by a vote of 12-0 in the House Governmental Operations SubCommittee

HB-523 Public Records Exemption by Representative James Grant (R-Tampa) prohibits Tax Collectors & their employees from disclosing identifying information of applicants and license holders.

SB-544 PASSED by a vote of 9-0 in the Senate Community Affairs Committee

SB-544 Applications for Concealed Weapons or Firearms Licenses by Senator Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby)allows the Division of Licensing to designate qualified Tax Collectors to conduct the "Fast-Track" concealed weapons licensing application process in their respective counties. This brings the process closer to the people and makes it more convenient for applicants.

HB-209 PASSED by a vote of 9-3 in the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee

HB-209 Firearms During Mandatory Evacuation by Representative Heather Fitzenhagen (R-Ft. Myers) provides an exemption from criminal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon or a concealed firearm when complying with a mandatory evacuation order during a declared state of emergency. HB 209 restores the right to protect yourself and your family during an emergency, mandatory evacuation.

On Thursday, March 6, 2014

HB-255 PASSED by a vote of 11-5 in the House Regulatory Affairs Committee

HB-255 Discrimination by Insurance Companies by Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Shalimar) stops insurance companies from discriminating against policy holders who own firearms and ammunition.

HB-7029 PASSED by a vote of 16-0 in the House Education Committee

HB-7029 Zero Tolerance School Policies by Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) prohibits school officials from suspending or punishing innocent children for simulating firearms or weapons with fingers, pencils, or pastries while playing, or possessing photographs of or wearing t-shirts depicting firearms or weapons.

SB-424 PASSED by a vote of 17-2 in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
SB-424 Discrimination by Insurance Companies by Senator Tom Lee (R-Brandon) stops insurance companies from discriminating against policy holders who own firearms and ammunition.

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