Gov. Rick Scott considering controversial legislative agenda September 20, 2011 By Kathleen Haughney, Tallahassee Bureau
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Rick Scott has yet to formally roll out his 2012 legislative agenda, but documents from his office show that the first-term governor is looking at bills to abolish personal injury protection insurance, reform immigration laws, spend a dedicated amount of money in the classroom - and maybe give raises to state employees.
The Legislature, in Tallahassee this week for committee meetings, is just starting to formulate its agenda for the 2012 session that begins in January. But Scott has been working all summer on issues that he wants to see turned into law. Some are campaign promises; others he sought last session. Nearly all are controversial. In a document obtained by the Sun Sentinel, Scott's legislative staff laid out preliminary priorities in August, with PIP topping the list. It was followed by a statewide energy plan focusing on renewable energy, a bill allowing the sale of health insurance across state lines, Texas-style reforms to higher education that would eliminate tenure for university professors and an immigration bill. Continue reading this Sun Sentinel article here.
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