Don’t miss out on these fabulous Insider DealsHouse Seargeant at Arms Russell Hosford and Senate Sergeant at Arms Damien Kelly are joined by House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, to celebrate the traditional dropping of handkerchiefs signaling the end of the 2024 Legislative Session. March 8, 2024.– :
— EDUCATION: In a fiercely debated issue, lawmakers passed a measure designed to keep “identity politics” out of teacher preparation programs. They also approved a bill that would allow volunteer chaplains in schools and a plan to ease regulations on school districts. — HEMP: Lawmakers passed a heavily debated measure aimed at outlawing euphoria-inducing hemp products sold at shops throughout the state, with opponents arguing the bill could shutter small businesses and eliminate thousands of jobs.
— INSURANCE: After making major changes over the past two years, lawmakers took limited steps to address property-insurance problems. That included a bill that could lead to second homes exiting the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and moving to private carriers.