Popular Business and Financial Regulation News

Early House ending leaves baseball stadium hopeful but kills Uber bill
(Palm Beach Post)

Florida theme parks report 1st-quarter injuries
(Tampa Bay Online)

''Whiskey and Wheaties'' provision almost back before state lawmakers
(Tampa Bay Online)

Florida Legislature Approves Rule For Online Music And Movie Vendors
(Other Source)

Uber ultimatum: regulate us, we'll leave Broward
(Sun-Sentinel)

Whiskey and Wheaties provision almost back before lawmakers
(Political Fix Florida)

Beer-growler, cop-pension bills among those going to Florida governor
(Palm Beach Post)

Beer growlers poised for House passage
(Tampa Bay Times)

Florida House, Senate far from compromise on Uber regulation
(Tampa Bay Times)

Differences in Uber, Lyft bills coming to a head
(Political Fix Florida)

Experience of lawmaker's son prompts language to prevent driver discrimination by ride-sharing companies
(Political Fix Florida)

Florida Legislature considers two internet regulations bills
(Palm Beach Post)

Craft beer legislation is double-edged sword
(Sarasota Herald Tribune)

Senate version of 'whiskey and Wheaties' to be withdrawn
(Political Fix Florida)

Trumbull files 'Dave & Buster's bill'
(Panama City News Herald)

Popular Business Bills

HB 1063 Government Accountability

HB 0163 Public Records/Contractors

SB 7066 Low-THC Cannabis

HB 0113 Local Government Construction Preferences

HB 0107 Alcoholic Beverages

SB 0186 Alcoholic Beverages

HB 0157 Fraud

SB 1468 Regulation of Oil and Gas Resources

HB 0611 Residential Properties

SB 1046 Entertainment Industry

Business Bills On The Move

SB 0508 Small Business Participation In State Contracting

SENATE Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government

SB 0494 Intimate Apparel

SENATE Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Fiscal Policy

HB 0413 Low-Voltage Alarm Systems

HOUSE Read Second Time; Substituted for SB 0466; Laid on Table, Refer to SB 0466

HB 0327 Alcoholic Beverages

HOUSE Now in Business & Professions Subcommittee

HB 0259 Small Business Saturday Sales Tax Holiday

HOUSE Now in Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee

HB 0253 Small Business Participation in State Contracting

HOUSE Now in Government Operations Subcommittee

SB 0292 Small Business Financial Assistance

SENATE Now in Appropriations

HB 0049 Tax-exempt Income

Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 01/26/15, 1:00 pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)

HB 0047 State Minimum Wage

HOUSE Now in Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee

HB 0025 Employment Discrimination

HOUSE Now in Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee

Topic: Deregulation

Bill watering down workers' comp penalties clears Senate, heads to Gov. Scott

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

The bill would allow companies to pay a down payment on their fine and agree to a payment plan to receive a release from a stop work order issued by the state.

Bill allowing local vacation rental regulations clears House, heads back to Senate

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

The legislation would allow local governments to regulate vacation rental properties again, as long as they don't restrict the frequency or duration of guest stays.

Senate preps bill to water down workers' comp penalties

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

HB 271 would allow businesses receiving a stop work order for failing to carry the required amount of workers' compensation insurance to make a down payment on the fine, agree to a payment plan and get back to work.

Craft beer brewery regulations clear Senate

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

SB 1714 passed out of the Senate on a 30-10 vote and now heads to the House. It restricts the amount of packaged beer breweries can sell directly to consumers.

Analog Legislature grapples with digital world

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

Sen. Jeff Brandes speaks at a news conference in support of an Uber app for consumers to get car rides. With him were Bill Herrle of the NFIB, Rep. Jamie Grant and Tom Feeney of AIF. Photo by Bill Cotterell.

New technology trips up lawmakers as they struggle to adapt state laws to a 21st-century economy.

More craft beer openings in Senate beer bill, but questions remain

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

The battle between craft beer brewers and beer distributors remains despite an amendment to a Senate bill lessening the amount of regulations to be imposed on the new brewers.

Craft brewers fight with distributors renewed in Senate

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

Craft brewery operators spoke out against the latest rewrite of SB 1714, which would allow them to sell 64-ounce "growlers" but impose new regulations on breweries selling more than 2,000 kegs per year.

Beer battle bubbles up in Senate, stumbles along

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

Legislation to allow craft beer brewers to sell 64-ounce growlers but still require them to operate in the "three-tier" system that compels them to sell to distributors before selling directly to consumers moved through another Senate committee Tuesday. The beer battle is far from over, however.

At session's midway point, Scott, Legislature look to avoid controversy

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

Wednesday marks Day 30 of the 2014 legislative session, and lawmakers are tempering their push for many controversial issues during an election year.

Vacation rental regulation bill progresses but industry-local government clash remains

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

The vacation rental industry and local government groups moved closer to a compromise on legislation to allow cities and counties to regulate short-term rental properties but key differences remain in the House and Senate bills.

Growler bill gets Senate start, but beer battle still looms

by Gray Rohrer - 16 months ago - +

Distributors and craft brewers are poised for a fight over "guest taps" that let them sell other manufacturers' beers on their premises.

Chamber unveils tax cuts, tort and pension changes, and anti-casino agenda

by Gray Rohrer - 16 months ago - +

Mark Wilson, executive director of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, talks about the Chamber's legislative priorities during a news conference Tuesday at the state Capitol. Photo by Bill Cotterell.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce, having seen most of its agenda passed in recent years, will chase after bills that have stumbled in past legislative sessions.

Beer battles in Legislature pit distributors against craft brewers

by Gray Rohrer - 17 months ago - +

A pair of bills easing restrictions on craft breweries is causing concern among large distributors who say they are put at a disadvantage by brewpubs piercing the "three-tiered" regulatory system for the manufacture and sale of beer.

Chamber, legislative leaders promote ambitious agenda despite election year

by Gray Rohrer - 20 months ago - +

Controversial items such as Medicaid expansion or alternative plans, more tort reform measures and a move to a defined contribution pension system will be pushed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and legislative leaders despite the election year, when lawmakers are seen to become more skittish.

House gets boozy with alcohol bills

by Gray Rohrer - 28 months ago - +

Hays says committees will identify laws and regulations that are business impediments

by Bruce Ritchie - 31 months ago - +

Investment advisers register with state in wake of Dodd-Frank

by Gray Rohrer - 33 months ago - +

CNBC host wonders whether lenders, not borrowers were Libor victims

by Florida Current Staff - 36 months ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott urges Florida's members of Congress to look at Libor scandal

by Gray Rohrer - 36 months ago - +

Small business group's Florida members in Washington this week

by Gray Rohrer - 39 months ago - +

Policy Note: Alcohol Rules and Regulations