Florida Trend: ‘Promising new Florida House members’
“Almost from day one, Gaetz has engaged in lively floor debates, prolifically filing amendments to bills. In 2011, he helped draft significant portions of HB 993, a bill that streamlined Florida’s environmental permitting process, and he considers it some of his most significant work to date. On and off the floor, Gaetz isn’t afraid of [...]
NWFDN: Local legislators reflect on session’s successes, heartbreaks
Soon after he was sworn in, Rick Scott established the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Regulatory Reform. He charged the office with signing off on rules made by government agents. The court, according to Matt Gaetz, said Scott couldn’t dictate which state agency rules would be implemented without the Legislature giving him that power. Read [...]
NWFDN: Scrap metal proves lucrative for thieves
Legislation introduced this year by state Rep. Matt Gaetz would increase penalties for scrap recyclers who knowingly take stolen metals and crack down on scrap metal thieves. Read More>>>
Herald: Fla. could curb lawsuits against doctors
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach and sponsor of the House bill, said his legislation will make Florida more attractive for doctors. One of the aims of his legislation is to cut down on the number of unneeded tests given by doctors to ward off potential lawsuits, he said. “This will be a great place [...]
SSN: Bills align judicial panel terms with Governor, raise judges’ retirement age
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar, and Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, have introduced bills authorizing the governor, upon taking office, to replace the five members of the JNC appointed by his predecessor instead of having to wait for their staggered terms to expire. Read More>>>
Gaetz wants governor to choose student rep for higher education panel
Gaetz said he’s called for the vote to change the constitution because students at Florida State University asked him to do so. He said the elective process as it exists now amounts to a “pay for play” system. Read More>>>
NwFDN: Taking a chance on casinos
Rep. Matt Gaetz asserted that “Florida would never be discussing gambling if we weren’t facing a budget crunch.” Read More>>>
