Introduction
Dear Reader,
2022 Legislative Bill Statistics
The 2022 Regular Legislative Session was defined by notable, sweeping legislation that will have far- reaching effects on our state’s nursing home residents, long-term care system and guardianship system, just to name a few. You can watch our breakdown of 2022 Session highlights on Facebook, facebook.com/ aarpfl. The annual gathering of legislators in Tallahassee largely focused on efforts unrelated to AARP priorities. Lawmakers did not address issues such as affordable housing, the healthcare workforce shortage or the troubled property insurance system but approved culture war bills and other controversial legislation. During the 60-day session, legislators filed 1,753 general bills, of which 238 passed. Florida passed the largest-ever state budget, at $112 billion. As always, AARP Florida showed up as a wise friend and fierce defender in your corner advocating on topics that matter most to the 50+ in the Sunshine State. Our team could be found walking the halls of the state capitol, testifying in committee meetings and taking a stance on critical issues on behalf of older adults. Even with all the distractions, Floridians 50+ saw some big wins. These include nursing home financial reporting standards, telehealth practice standards, Alzheimer’s disease education and public awareness, grandparent visitation rights, regulation of smoking, identification cards and budget increases for home and community based services. For more than a decade, AARP Florida has provided the Legislative Voting Record to capture the most important information and highlight voting results on legislation that may impact your family and loved ones. We’re proud to present the 2022 AARP Florida Legislative Voting Record so you can see how your elected officials are voting on behalf of their constituents across the state. What’s new this year? We’ve refreshed the publication design to make it even more user-friendly, optimized for readability and packed with helpful infographics. We invite you to explore the Legislative Voting Record and get familiar with how these new laws might impact you. AARP Florida, with nearly 3 million members, is making a difference for older Floridians, but we can’t do it without you. If you would like to join us in these efforts, contact the AARP Florida State Office by calling (866) 595-7678 or send an email to flaarp@aarp.org. There are wonderful opportunities to volunteer around the state – you don’t have to be in Tallahassee to make your voice heard.
GENERAL BILLS
1,753
238
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Filed
BILLS AARP NOTICED
Bills passed that AARP noticed 21
Issues represented by bills 36
67 Individual bills
AARP INTEREST AREAS REPRESENTED BY BILLS:
*The information contained in this document is current as of June 8, 2022.
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