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Legislative Update: Week 8-9 (March 3 – March 10)

03.11.2020

Headlines Governor declares state of emergency: A news conference was held Monday afternoon at the Capitol, where the Governor urged Floridians to take common-sense precautions and stressed that normally healthy individuals remain at low risk of contracting the coronavirus.  This press conference comes after five lawmakers were forced to self-quarantine due […]

Coronavirus – What to Do Now?

03.09.2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has all of us on tenterhooks, wondering where the next case will occur. The 24/7 news cycle gives us a constant drumbeat of bad news about the virus, heightening a sense of impending doom. With a growing number of confirmed cases in New Jersey and New York […]

“HOA Can Penalize Speeding” – News-Press

03.09.2020

Q: Can a homeowners’ association set speed limits that are below county limits? If so, how can they enforce these regulations? (T.H., via e-mail) A: In general, yes. Most governing documents grant the board of directors the authority to make rules regarding the use of common areas. Rules of a […]

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 9, 2020

03.09.2020

The House The House returned to session on Monday. This week, the House is expected to vote on repealing President Trump’s travel ban in a way that limits Republican attempts to use a procedural tactic to significantly alter or delay legislation on the House floor. This could signal the beginning […]