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Florida House Bill 399 Becomes Law: What It Means for Local Governments and Development

04.27.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On March 27, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida HB 399 into law (Chapter 2026‑7, Laws of Florida, with various provisions taking effect on different dates), enacting some of the most consequential changes to Florida’s land use and development framework in recent years. The Bill narrows local government discretion over […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 27

04.27.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

The House’s Busy Week Ahead Congress returns to Washington with the focus squarely on the House of Representatives, which has significant items, including FISA, budget reconciliation, and the farm bill, awaiting it. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a three-year extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying