Legislative Committee

Download the latest Bill Tracking Report for March 12, 2010 below.

Of interest is the filing yesterday of HB 7107 by the Government Accountability Act Council, chaired by Representative Culp.  This bill appears to re-enact Section 20.18, F.S. which creates the Department of Community Affairs.  The main programs of DCA would remain the same.  Under this bill, the Small County Technical Assistance Program would be transferred to DCA from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.   There are also some amendments related to the Florida Communities Trust program and the listing of special districts. The bill would also repeal the Community-Based Development Organization Assistance Act found in 163.455 through 163.462. 
 

Also, see previous reports here.

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The first in a series of web videos on the impacts of Amendment 4 (Hometown Democracy) has been released by Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy. 

This initial video focuses on St. Pete Beach, the first community in Florida to adopt a local version of Amendment 4.  Watch this 2-minute video at www.florida2010.org .

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APA Florida’s Legislative Program and Policies represent the Chapter’s positions on professional planning issues especially related to the State’s annual Legislative Session. Developed over time, most remain essentially the same and offer background and guidance as issues emerge or change on an annual basis. Similarly, the Chapter’s major priorities remain constant, unless significant legislative initiatives surface requiring reordering.

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The Legislative Policy Committee acts upon a legislative platform that approved by the Executive Committee and presented to the membership for a vote at the APA Florida Annual Conference. The platform identifies the policy issues that APA Florida will work on, presents general positions on these issues, and establishes issue priorities.

Any comments that you want to provide on these legislative issues will be welcome. Please e-mail or fax any ideas or recommendations for policy issues and priorities to the APA Florida Executive Director.