Robin Bartleman
Coverage of Robin Bartleman in the Nexus archive.
- DeSantis signs bipartisan child protective probe measure
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bipartisan law allowing medical evaluations and second opinions in child abuse investigations when conditions like Rickets or Vitamin D deficiency could explain injuries. The measure, HB 47, delays forwarding allegations to police if parents provide medical diagnoses and request evaluations, sponsored by Reps. Robin Bartleman, Patt Maney, and Sen. Barbara Sharief.
- Florida lawmakers debate sweeping property tax cut bill for a 2nd day
Florida lawmakers debated a property tax cut bill for two days, focusing on raising the homestead exemption to $250,000 over two years. Supporters argue it will benefit homeowners, while critics warn of potential harm to local government funding and public services.
- Florida lawmakers pass plan to put property tax cuts on November ballot
Florida lawmakers passed a plan to place property tax cuts on the November ballot, increasing homestead exemptions from $50,000 to $250,000. The bill protects school funding and removes provisions for a trust fund for struggling counties and voter outreach funding, with critics questioning the rushed timeline and potential government service shortfalls.