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Let LobbyTools guide you through the official House and Senate rules to help make session easier and clearer.
2013 Committee Meeting Notice Deadlines
LobbyTools Research Desk
02/25/13

Session is looming on the horizon and the rules governing the notice deadlines for House and Senate committees will change beginning Tuesday, March 5, 2013. We've created an easy-to-use guide for knowing what to expect in your Daily Agenda Calendars.

Summary of Rule Changes for 2012-2014
LobbyTools Research Desk
11/20/12

On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate adopted new rules for 2012-2014 during the 2012O Organization Session. The vast majority of the rules remain unchanged, but for your convenience we've listed descriptions of all modifications to the rules below.

2013 Legislative Session Dates
LobbyTools Research Desk
11/01/12

We've compiled the House and Senate rules -- in chronological order of their related dates -- into a simple to understand table.

The Rules: Notice Deadlines as of Thursday, April 21, 2011
LobbyTools Research Desk
04/21/11

As the end of session nears, House and Senate meeting notice deadlines are shorter - we'll only get one hour notice before the meeting begins beginning today in the House and on Day 50 in the Senate.  Also, beginning today 4/21/2011 the deadline for filing resolutions in the House that plan to make it past first reading.  Read more...

The Rules: Governor's Bill Actions
LobbyTools Research Desk

You've fought all session long to make sure that your bill has made it into law, but now the final outcome lies with the Governor. Find out what rules the state Constitution lays out for the governor in relation to the signing, vetoing and "silent consent" of bills in the House and Senate.

The Rules: Special Sessions Guidelines and Tips
LobbyTools Research Desk

A quick guide and breakdown to the rules of Special Sessions, letting you know when Committees meet, the deadline for amendments and much, much more during the rules of Special Sessions.

The Rules: Nightly Session Agenda Calendars
LobbyTools Research Desk

Need to know how the nightly session agenda calendars work? With the power of LobbyTools, you can get a better understanding of what gets released when so that you can plan the days events for you and your staff, all throughout session!

The Rules: Deadline for Filing Claims Bills
LobbyTools Research Desk

Find out all you need to know about Claim Bills in both the House and Senate, the key differences and most importantly the dates and times that will impact your Claim Bill(s) during this year's legislative session.

The Rules: Rule Changes for the Last Week of Session
LobbyTools Research Desk

Session is nearing the end but wait - what's this, new rule changes? Find out more about how the last week of session impacts you and your legislative agenda.