Legislative News
2019 Legislative Session Recap Webinar
Did you miss the 2019 legislative recap webinar?
Lester Abberger (APA Florida Legislative Representative,) Alex Magee (APA Florida Executive Director) and Wiatt Bowers, AICP ( APA Florida Legislative Policy Committee Chair) hosted this 90-minute review of the number of statutory changes that will affect planning in Florida.
The discussion gave an overview of the session and highlight the legislative changes that are becoming law. Download the presentation deck here before viewing.
May 9 Legislative Reporter - Session Recap
The 2019 Florida Legislative Session ended on May 4. A total of 3,491 bills were filed including 8 concurrent resolutions, 83 single chamber resolutions, 1,675 general bills, 54 local bills, 28 joint resolutions, 13 memorials and 1,630 appropriation projects. Of those, only 197 bills passed both chambers.