SB70 by Senator Garcia is of a more sober and serious nature. In recent months there has been a statewide and national spike of bigoted vandalism and reported incidents of violence evidencing prejudice. Across the board, Garcia’s proposal would increase the penalties of misdemeanor and felony crimes by one level increments when there is evidence that the crimes were committed with prejudice based on race, sex, creed, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, homeless status, or age. Overall the bill is straight forward, short, and to the point. Only three pages in length, it would bode well for ordinary people and poorly for bigots. Facing little to no opposition, we should see this bill become law by the end of session. To get in the way of something like this wouldn’t be good for one’s political health.
Speaking of health, enter one of the Florida House’s two representatives with M.D.’s, Ralph Massullo.
HB95 by Representative Massullo is an example of why Floridians are extremely fortunate to have doctors in the legislature. New to the political process, but by no means a novice in the medical industry, this bill aims to keep pharmaceutical companies honest.
