Post by Logan on Jan 22, 2016 2:07:22 GMT -6
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed into law three bills that will set statewide water policy and offer more educational and job opportunities to people with developmental disabilities.
The measures were among those who died in the breakdown of last year's regular session. Each was quickly passed this year by lawmakers hoping to put their differences behind them.
Scott signed the bills in his office, ignoring calls by environmental groups and former Gov. Bob Graham to veto the water measure.
"This is a great start to session," Scott said while flanked by lawmakers including House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner. "We've started with things that are very important to the president, speaker and other members of the House and Senate.''
Continued at www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-rick-scott-signs-bills-20160121-story.html .
The measures were among those who died in the breakdown of last year's regular session. Each was quickly passed this year by lawmakers hoping to put their differences behind them.
Scott signed the bills in his office, ignoring calls by environmental groups and former Gov. Bob Graham to veto the water measure.
"This is a great start to session," Scott said while flanked by lawmakers including House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner. "We've started with things that are very important to the president, speaker and other members of the House and Senate.''
Continued at www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-rick-scott-signs-bills-20160121-story.html .