Rep. Michelle Salzman

Maddy summaryHB 669 prohibits local governments (such as cities or counties) from requiring a minimum credit rating for certain municipal bonds they issue. This bill directly affects local governments that finance public projects through bond sales. The key provision removes a requirement that had forced these entities to seek bonds rated above a specific level before selling them to investors. The change simplifies bond issuance for local governments by eliminating this specific rating hurdle. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryHJR 1215 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt certain tangible personal property from taxes based on its value. This would directly affect owners of the specified property - such as business equipment or specific personal items - by removing their obligation to pay ad valorem taxes on those items. The key mechanism is a permanent change to the state constitution, requiring voter approval to take effect. The bill does not define the exact property types but aims to create a broad constitutional exemption.

Materials Harmful to Minors; Defines "harmful to minors"; revises list of materials used in classroom which are subject to objection process by parents or residents.

Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child; Prohibits right of action against mother for wrongful death of unborn child or against medical provider for lawful medical care provided in certain circumstances; authorizes parents of an unborn child to recover certain damages; prohibits recovery of certain damages if decedent is an unborn child.

Taxation of Hemp Consumable THC Products; Provides excise taxes for hemp consumable THC products; requires dealers of hemp consumable THC products to register with DACS; provides for allocation & disposition of excise tax proceeds; provides for excise tax returns & remittance of such taxes; provides powers of DACS; declares excise taxes on hemp consumable THC products are government funds; provides for certain penalties & warrants; provides for record keeping, inspections, & audits, delinquencies & fraudulent activities; provides circuit court jurisdiction for violations; authorizes DACS to adopt emergency rules.

Carrying of Handguns or Weapons by Law Enforcement Officers Attending Athletic Events; Provides an exception to prohibition on carrying of handguns or concealed weapons or firearms at athletic events if person holds an active certification as law enforcement officer, is attending such events as private citizen, & he or she complies with certain requirements.

Patient-directed Medical Orders; Provides purpose & requirements for patient-directed medical orders; authorizes use of telehealth; requires that certain health care services be provided to principal regardless of decision to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures.

Office Surgery Standards of Practice; Provides registration requirement for offices that perform specified surgeries; revises standards of practice for office surgeries & health care professionals who practice at such offices; provides liability requirements.

Memory Care ; Requires memory care providers to follow specified standards of operation in providing memory care services; provides requirements for resident contracts; provides requirements for memory care facilities; prohibits certain facilities from advertising, representing, or holding themselves out as memory care providers unless such facilities meet specified criteria; removes provisions relating to special care for persons with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory disorders; provides purpose & legislative intent for Florida Alzheimer's Center of Excellence; provides duties of center; provides eligibility requirements for services.

Nursing Education Programs ; Revises application requirements for nursing education program approval; authorizes Board of Nursing to revoke program's approval; revises requirements for annual reports program directors of approved programs are required to submit to board; provides for revocation of program's approval & discipline of its program director; revises remediation procedures; removes provision authorizing board to extend program's probationary status; authorizes agents of DOH to conduct onsite evaluations & inspections; authorizes DOH to collect evidence as part of such evaluations & inspections; removes provision authorizing approved nursing education programs to request extension to meet board's accreditation requirements.