Legislative and Governmental Affairs Update – May 2021 |
The 2021 Legislature has finished its business for Session. With 3,140 bills filed, and only 275 bills passed, the legislative session was one for the history books both in terms of the policies addressed and the budgetary challenges met. Unlike the Legislative Session of 2020 that finished before the pandemic impacted Florida, the 2021 Session was pandemic-focused with COVID protocols, legislation, and budget issues, all directed toward making changes that would speed economic recovery and prepare Florida for future states of emergency. Login to continue reading or join FABA today to continue reading about the status of the Aircraft Sales Tax Repeal, Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for FBO's & Related Businesses and the Diesel Exhaust Fluid. |
FABA Works With Industry Leaders to Prioritize Vaccinations for Aviation Workers |
In a coalition with Florida Airports Council (FAC), Airlines for America, and National Air Transportation Association (NATA), FABA supported a letter to Governor DeSantis imploring vaccine prioritization for aviation workers. To support this, the letter also advocates that while aviation workers are essential to a variety of critical operations, the aviation industry can also facilitate with vaccine distribution. To read the letter in its entirety, you can download it below. |
Legislative and Governmental Affairs Update - January 2021 The Florida Legislature has finished its January interim committee meetings for the month. There was considerable uncertainty heading into the January committee weeks based upon the House and Senate COVID-19 protocols that have dramatically changed how the Legislature conducts business... To continue reading login or join FABA today. Members, once logged in, click here to continue reading Legislative News |
Legislative and Governmental Affairs Update - November 2020 The elections are finished and the Florida Legislature is getting ready for the 2021 Legislative Session. The Organizational Session was held on November 17, 2020, to... To continue reading login or join FABA today. Members, once logged in, click here to continue reading Legislative News |
Be In the Know - Florida Aviation and the 2020 Election - Event Recap
Presented by Eric Prutsman, FABA's Legislative Lobbyist
Topics covered in this event include:
Important Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
House and Senate Races - Possible Implications to the Balance of Power
Legislative Priorities in 2021
Issues Directly Impacting Florida Aviation
To read the recap of important issues covered, login or join FABA today.
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