CS/HB 509 – Children’s Services
By Healthcare Council; Ausley and others
Identical or Similar Bills: CS/SB 564
Committee(s) of Reference: Healthcare Council; Healthy Families
CS/HB 509 creates a Children and Youth Cabinet in the Office of the Governor to
coordinate state agency policy and services for children and youth.
Members of the cabinet include the Secretaries of Children and Families, Juvenile Justice, Health, and Health Care Administration; the Directors of the Agencies for Persons with Disabilities, and Workforce Innovation; the Commissioner of Education; and the Directors of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office and the Office of Child Abuse Prevention.
Five members appointed by the Governor will represent children and youth advocacy organizations.
The bill requires the cabinet to develop a strategic plan to align public resources for children from prenatal care through transition to adulthood, and to measure their results.
Approved by the Governor June 15, 2007. These provisions take effect July 1, 2007.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 119-0
Monday, June 18, 2007
Statement By Gov. Charlie Crist - Tax Cut
The Largest Tax Cut In Florida History
“I congratulate Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio and the many other legislators who have worked tirelessly to build consensus among the members of the Legislature and deliver the largest tax cut in Florida history.
I specifically want to commend Senators Daniel Webster, Steve Geller and Mike Haridopolos and Representatives Dean Cannon and Dan Gelber for their good work. Because everyone worked together, property taxes will drop like a rock.
“This is the people’s tax cut and the power to further cut taxes is now in their hands. On January 29, the people will have the power to cut their taxes in a historic way. “It is clear that without property insurance and property tax reform, Florida has been becoming unaffordable. I join Floridians across our state in expressing gratitude to the Florida Legislature for listening to the people’s needs. By reining in these high costs, the people of Florida who have been hesitant to become first-time home buyers will once again be able to live the American dream of home ownership.
Likewise, people who have been reluctant to move to a home better suited to their needs will once again have the freedom to follow their dreams. “Thanks to the good work of the Legislature, lower property taxes will ignite the real estate market, and Florida’s economy will continue to boom. By lowering property insurance rates and cutting property taxes, we will create a better bottom line for Floridians, and for Florida.”
“I congratulate Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio and the many other legislators who have worked tirelessly to build consensus among the members of the Legislature and deliver the largest tax cut in Florida history.
I specifically want to commend Senators Daniel Webster, Steve Geller and Mike Haridopolos and Representatives Dean Cannon and Dan Gelber for their good work. Because everyone worked together, property taxes will drop like a rock.
“This is the people’s tax cut and the power to further cut taxes is now in their hands. On January 29, the people will have the power to cut their taxes in a historic way. “It is clear that without property insurance and property tax reform, Florida has been becoming unaffordable. I join Floridians across our state in expressing gratitude to the Florida Legislature for listening to the people’s needs. By reining in these high costs, the people of Florida who have been hesitant to become first-time home buyers will once again be able to live the American dream of home ownership.
Likewise, people who have been reluctant to move to a home better suited to their needs will once again have the freedom to follow their dreams. “Thanks to the good work of the Legislature, lower property taxes will ignite the real estate market, and Florida’s economy will continue to boom. By lowering property insurance rates and cutting property taxes, we will create a better bottom line for Floridians, and for Florida.”
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