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From March 7, 2008
Week 1 of the 2008 Legislative Session is in the books. It began on Tuesday with the typical pomp and circumstance of the beginning of any session. House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-Miami) and Senate President Ken Pruitt (R-Port St. Lucie) both delivered their customary speeches on Tuesday morning. Governor Charlie Crist; on the other hand, broke with tradition and delivered his State of the State address during primetime on Tuesday evening.
Most of the attention this week was focused on the budget with both chambers passing their respective budget cuts. Conference committees were appointed and most issues have been resolved.
In addition to tracking legislation, the AIF lobby team has also been monitoring the Taxation & Budget Reform Commission which held meetings Thursday and Friday of this week. The TBRC will be meeting on the following dates:
- March 17th – Consideration of Property Tax Proposals
- March 26th – Continuation of Property Tax Proposals (if necessary)
- April 4th
- April 24th – Final Votes
- April 25th – Final Votes
- May 2nd – Final Day for TBRC
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