pre-emption

Backers say it would eliminate the need for the state government to enact any more preemption bills. This bill could cost local governments more than $900 million annually.

Dubbing it the “Local Business Protection Act,” the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a controversial bill that could lead to businesses filing lawsuits against cities and counties.

Two bills that require local governments to take the impact on businesses into account are winning approval in the Legislature

The year-end episode of The Florida Roundup has stories from public radio reporters throughout the The Sunshine State.

In a 12-6 vote along party lines Tuesday, the House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee approved a bill (HB 945), sponsored by Rep. Bob Rommel, R-Naples, that would limit the duration of emergency orders issued by local governments.

Local governments wouldn't be able to regulate things like gas stations under a bill advancing through the Senate. The measure would give that power to the state instead.