ContestsEvents

LISTEN LIVE

July 1st New Florida Laws Go Into Effect

Emotional support animals are one of the topics covered in a new law, one of the 191 passed laws that will take effect on July 1. ABC Action News did…

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Christopher Furlong / Staff

Emotional support animals are one of the topics covered in a new law, one of the 191 passed laws that will take effect on July 1.

ABC Action News did a recap of some and we've included here:

HB 43: JORDAN'S LAW

The bill will help to protect children from abuse in the state's welfare system by reducing caseworkers workload.

HB 641: TEACHER PAY

The minimum base pay for (full-time) teachers will be at least $47,500.

HB 1213 - HOLOCAUST EDUCATION - SIGNED

The bill makes Holocaust education standardized. Districts must get certification to show that their requirements are met each year.

SB 1084 - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS - SIGNED

This bill is designed to crack limit the abuse of emotional support animal certifications.

For more on this story, click here.

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.