{"id":2136343,"date":"2023-12-29T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T22:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-florida-laws-going-into-effect-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2023-12-29T17:51:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T22:51:48","slug":"new-florida-laws-going-into-effect-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-florida-laws-going-into-effect-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 brings new Florida laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-florida-laws-going-into-effect-in-2024%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2136343&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Exciting\u2062 New\u2063 Laws Coming\u2063 to Florida in the New Year<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready, Florida! The new year is\u2064 bringing a wave\u2062 of fresh laws that \u200cwill shake things up\u200d in the\u200d Sunshine State. From \u200bfinancial disclosures for local officials to stricter highway\u200c regulations, here&#8217;s\u200b a sneak peek at some \u200cof\u2064 the most\u200c noteworthy changes taking effect:<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Disclosures\u200b for Local Officials<\/h3>\n<p>Starting January 1, 2024, \u2063local\u200d officials, including mayors and individuals serving on city, \u200ccounty, and district boards,\u2064 will have to \u200bprovide\u2064 more detailed financial disclosures \u200bto\u2062 the state. This means sharing their \u2062net worth,\u2063 liabilities,\u2062 income sources, and assets\u2063 in a\u2062 more comprehensive form, similar to what state legislators and state-wide elected officials already do. This measure\u200d received\u200d overwhelming support in the state House and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Ron \u2062DeSantis\u200d (R-FL) in May.<\/p>\n<h3>Expansion of the &#8216;Move \u200cOver&#8217; Law<\/h3>\n<p>Another significant change hitting \u200bthe roads on January 1 is an expansion to Florida&#8217;s &#8220;move over&#8221; law. Drivers will\u200b now be required to &#8220;move over&#8221; if they encounter a disabled vehicle\u200c with\u200c people \u2064inside or with hazard lights flashing. This law aims \u2064to enhance safety for those in need and was unanimously approved in \u2064both chambers before being\u2064 signed into law by Governor DeSantis\u200b in\u200d June.<\/p>\n<h3>Expansion of\u200b State &#8216;Scrutinized&#8217;\u200b Companies<\/h3>\n<p>On\u200d January 10, a new law\u200d will broaden the criteria for a &#8220;scrutinized&#8221; company, preventing the state from conducting business with them. This expansion \u200dfocuses on imposing further restrictions on companies associated with Iran. The law received overwhelming support during a special session \u200bin \u200dNovember and was promptly signed into law by Governor \u200dDeSantis.<\/p>\n<p>But wait, there&#8217;s more! Among the plethora of new\u200d laws, Florida will \u2064also \u200bsee the creation of a database allowing police to better understand and interact with individuals who\u2062 have developmental, psychological, or other disabilities. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to book state park cabins and\u2063 campsites\u200c up to 11 months\u2063 in \u200dadvance (or\u2064 10 \u200bmonths for non-Florida residents).<\/p>\n<p>Get ready\u200d to embrace these \u2064changes, Florida! The new year is bringing a fresh start\u200b with these \u2064exciting new laws.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific changes will be implemented to \u200denhance road safety and crack down on\u200d reckless driving in Florida?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ncial Disclosures for Local Officials<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most significant changes coming to Florida in \u200dthe new\u2063 year involves financial disclosures \u200dfor local\u2062 officials. Starting January 1st, all elected officials and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-dropping-dr-oz-from-presidential-council\/\" title=\"Biden Dropping Dr. Oz From Presidential Council\">appointed board members<\/a> will be required to disclose their \u2064personal financial information.\u2064 This includes details about their sources of income, investments, and financial interests. The aim of this new law is to enhance transparency and ensure that public officials are acting in the best\u2064 interest of their constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Stricter Highway\u200c\u2064 Regulations<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s highways are\u200c about to become safer with the implementation of stricter regulations. The new laws\u2064 will crack down on reckless driving and\u200c enhance road safety. Starting in the\u2064 new year, texting behind the \u2063wheel will be considered \u200da primary offense, meaning that law \u200benforcement can pull over drivers solely for this violation. Additionally, penalties for driving under the \u200binfluence (DUI) will be increased, ensuring that those who endanger the lives of others\u200d are held accountable.\u2062 These measures aim to make Florida&#8217;s roads safer\u200c for all \u2062motorists.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased State\u200b Minimum Wage<\/h3>\n<p>Many Floridians will be delighted to learn\u200c that the state&#8217;s minimum wage will be increasing in the new year. Starting January 1st, the minimum wage in Florida will rise to $10 an hour. This change is part of a gradual increase\u2064 that will ultimately reach $15 an hour in 2026. This increase will provide a much-needed boost to \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">low-wage workers<\/a> and help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-update-los-angeles-county-residents-to-receive-direct-monthly-payment-worth-1000-in-three-days\/\" title=\"LA County residents to get ,000 monthly payment in 3 days.\">alleviate financial stress<\/a> for many individuals and families in the state.<\/p>\n<h3>Stricter Regulations on Vacation Rentals<\/h3>\n<p>Vacation rental properties\u200c have become increasingly popular in\u200c Florida, but new regulations are coming into \u200ceffect to ensure better control and protection for both\u2062 visitors and local residents. Starting in the new year, vacation rental platforms such as Airbnb will\u2062 be required to disclose information about their \u2062hosts, including their contact information and the number of \u200bnights the property has been \u2064rented. Additionally, local governments \u2064will have more authority\u200d to regulate\u2062 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-hails-federal-moves-to-let-california-set-tougher-vehicle-emissions-standards\/\" title=\"Newsom Hails Federal Moves to Let California Set Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards\">enforce stricter standards<\/a> for vacation rentals, ensuring that neighborhoods are not \u200bdisrupted and visitors have a safe and enjoyable \u200bexperience.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few highlights \u200dof the exciting new laws that will come into effect in Florida in the new year. From enhanced transparency in government to measures aimed at\u200c improving road\u200c safety and supporting low-wage workers, these changes are poised to make a positive impact on the \u2064lives of\u2064 Floridians. It&#8217;s essential for residents to stay \u200dinformed about these laws to ensure compliance and make the most of the opportunities they\u200c offer. Get ready, Florida, because a new year means a new \u2063chapter filled with exciting changes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beginning of the year. These laws cover various areas such as financial transparency for officials and enhanced regulations for disabled vehicles on highways. Starting from January 1, 2024, Florida will witness the implementation of numerous legislations that were approved during the state&#8217;s regular legislative session<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2136344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2136343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2136343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2136343"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2136343\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2136344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2136343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2136343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2136343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}