FSBA Daily Updates: Legislative Session 03-24-2014

TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP LEGISLATION Last Thursday afternoon, Senator Bill Galvano withdrew his bill – SB 1620 – that would have significantly expanded the Tax Credit Scholarship Program in terms of both student eligibility and overall cost.  This move makes it extremely unlikely that the legislation will pass this year.  Senator Galvano’s decision to withdraw the…

FSBA Legislative Session Video Update #3

This Video Update features FSBA President Patty Hightower discussing events at our annual Day in the Legislature Conference.  In addition, the video shows the presentation, by FSBA Legislative Committee Chair Becki Couch, of our 2013 Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Nancy Detert.  Also, the video features Dr. Wayne Blanton providing an overview of…