Fla. Senate Members House oks bill that weakens the growth control - The bill is a victory for developers and Governor Rick Scott who said fewer regulations will make it easier for businesses to create new jobs.
Florida Senate has passed a bill rolling back the state's ability to control growth.
The Senate approved the measure 31-8 vote changed on Friday - the last day of the 60-day legislative session - despite protests by Democrats, who complained would permit the return to more sprawl, higher taxes and runaway growth. This still requires the approval of Parliament.
The deal was reached a week ago when negotiating a joint legislative panel agreed to include the difference in spending growth control rollback in the state budget. maneuver was to prevent the Senate from making changes to the House version.
Florida Senate has passed a bill rolling back the state's ability to control growth.The Senate approved the measure 31-8 vote changed on Friday - the last day of the 60-day legislative session - despite protests by Democrats, who complained would permit the return to more sprawl, higher taxes and runaway growth. This still requires the approval of Parliament.
The deal was reached a week ago when negotiating a joint legislative panel agreed to include the difference in spending growth control rollback in the state budget. maneuver was to prevent the Senate from making changes to the House version.