TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) – Not every bill with impacts here in North Central Florida made it out of this legislative session.
The decoupling bill that would separate horse track licenses from their owners’ casino operations passed the House but never moved in the Senate.
In a statement from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association, officials say they will remain vigilant if the bill is brought up during the upcoming special session, when leaders work to finalize the state budget.
The bill to restore the Ocklawaha River easily passed the House, but a companion bill died in the Senate.
Senator Jennifer Bradley’s bill to permit a form of plastic straws where cities had banned them died in committee.
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