Florida Legislation Watch

To stay aware of proposed Florida legislation that may impact the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, here is some important information about the 2025 Florida Legislative Session. The Florida League of Cities this session supports legislation that restores authority to local governments to regulate short-term rentals, local business tax preservation, dedicating resources to help cities with cybersecurity and economic development incentives.

Click here to view the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference website

Click here to view the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference Action Agenda.

Click here to view the Florida League of Cities Guide To Presenting Legislation.

Click here to view the Florida League of Cities Guideline On Staying Involved After a Legislative Conference.

Click here to view the week 2 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 1 Legislative Update. 


Click here to view the 2024 Legislative Session Final Report from the Florida League of Cities.

Click here to view Governor DeSantis' Recommended FY 2024-2025 Budget.

Click here to view 2024 Legislative Session Interim Committee Week report from Ericks Consultants.


2022 Legislative Session


Click here to view the latest Report from Ericks Consultants, the Town's lobbyist in Tallahassee.

Click here to view the Week 7 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 6 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 5 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 4 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 3 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 2 Legislative Update.

Click here to view the Week 1 Legislative Update.

Local Broward Bills Impacting The Town


Broward County: Authorizing the Broward County Commission to levy a discretionary surtax on documents pursuant to 201.031, F.S., to create and finance affordable housing throughout Broward County.

Broward County: Creating an independent special taxing district to provide and fund senior services.

Legislative Representatives

OfficialOfficePhoneEmail / Website
Jason W.B. PizzoState Senator(954) 893-5045Senator Pizzo's Website
Chip LaMarcaState Representative(850) 717-5093Chip LaMarca's Website