CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 23, 2023
CFO Patronis Legislative Update for March 23, 2023
Senate Bill 214 – Sales of Firearms and Ammunition (Senator Burgess) – This legislation will prohibit credit card companies from giving weapons and ammunition sales a specific code to identify their purchases.
- Senate Bill 214 was PASSED through the Florida Senate today.
House Bill 837 – Civil Remedies (Representative Gregory and Fabricio) – This bill initiates standards for bad faith actions, reduces statute of limitations for negligence actions, and introduces requirements for damage recovery.
- House Bill 837 was PASSED through the Florida Senate today. This legislation is now on its way to the Governor.
House Bill 185 – Catalytic Converters (Representative Hawkins) – This bill creates the "Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act"; which addresses tampering with and theft of catalytic converters.
- House Bill 185 was reported favorable in the House Judiciary Committee today.
To view CFO Patronis’ 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.
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About the CFO
Florida
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as
the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the
head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees
billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer
dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential
services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO
Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they
risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.