Senator Chris Smith

The journey for Florida felons to regain their right to vote recently overcame its largest hurdle, as the grassroots citizen’s initiative received enough…

Florida Felons have been fighting for the right to vote for years now, and while a grassroots petition movement within the state has spurred interest in…

A bill putting guidelines in place for law enforcement agencies using body cameras is now heading to the Governor, after passing the Florida Legislature…

A body cameras-related bill is now headed to the Senate floor. Sen. Chris Smith (D-Fort Lauderdale) is the bill’s Senate sponsor.“This bill requires law…

The Florida Senate passed a series of gun bills Thursday.Backyard Gun RangesThe first measure Senators unanimously passed is by Sen. Garrett Richter…

Before the House quickly adjourned, two body cameras bills were quickly moving through the legislative process, with one already headed to the…

Florida lawmakers passed a series of bills affecting law enforcement agencies this week, and at least two are headed to the Governor’s desk for…

A body cameras-related bill is now heading to the Senate Floor. The committee bill’s main sponsor is Sen. Greg Evers (R-Baker) in his capacity as chair of…

A bill that would ensure all law enforcement agencies using body cameras establish set policies and procedures passed a Senate panel Tuesday. Sen. Greg…

An ever-changing measure initially mandating all law enforcement wear body cameras is now heading to the Senate floor, after passing its final committee…