East Volusia News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received twenty bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor now has until May 7, 2024, to act on these bills.

The bills cover a wide range of topics, reflecting the diverse legislative agenda in Florida. Among the bills received are measures addressing pretrial detention hearings, Florida red tide mitigation, public records, school safety, court interpreter services, regulation of commercial motor vehicles, health care practitioners, and many more.

In a statement, Governor DeSantis emphasized the importance of carefully reviewing each bill before making a decision. The Governor's office will now begin the process of evaluating the implications and potential impacts of each piece of legislation.

The bills received include HB 7067 on pretrial detention hearings, CS/CS/HB 1565 on Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative, CS/CS/HB 1509 on public records, and CS/CS/HB 1473 on school safety, among others.

Governor DeSantis is expected to consider the input from various stakeholders and experts before taking action on the bills. The upcoming decisions on these legislative measures will play a significant role in shaping policies and practices across different sectors in the state.

The Governor's deliberations on the twenty bills will be closely watched by lawmakers, interest groups, and the general public as Florida awaits the outcomes that will result from these legislative actions.