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Jeff Brandes: Red Light Danger
Jeff Brandes on Fox Business discussing dangers behind red light cameras and shortening yellow lights.continue reading
SB 790 – My School Safety bill
Today, I filed SB 790 – School Emergency Procedures, designed to prepare students, teachers, and support personnel for potentially dangerous situations at their schools. Ensuring that our students have a safe learning environment is one of the highest priorities of the legislature. As a military officer I used after-action reports as an invaluable tool to improve my unit’s performance. It is my expectation that this tool will also improve the safety procedures at our educational institutions. The bill requires...continue reading
Times: Sen. Jeff Brandes looks to be an education player
n legislative circles, St. Peterburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes mostly has been considered a transportation guy, as reflected by his leadership assignments. But Brandes wants to break out of that box, and he’s got his eye on education. “If I have to say one area I’m passionate about in the Legislature, it’s education,” Brandes, recently elected to the Senate after one term in the House, told the Gradebook. “It’s probably one of the most challenging areas to get your...continue reading
10 News: Senator wants warrants required for cell phone searches
Senator Jeff Brandes filed SB 846 Wednesday, a bill regarding search and seizure of a portable electronic device, designed to preserve the privacy of Floridians in a continuously evolving world of digital technology. “The Fourth Amendment protects Floridians against unreasonable search of their papers and effects,” said Brandes. “In today’s increasingly paperless world we are seeking to clarify that cell phones and tablets are the modern version of papers and effects.” “Privacy is a fundamental right that we as legislators need...continue reading
First Coast News: Sen. Jeff Brandes seeks lockdown drills in schools
The Newtown tragedy is prompting Florida to take a closer look at ways to improve school safety. The latest proposal comes from Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg. Brandes has filed a bill that would require schools to conduct lockdown drills to help prepare students and teachers for dangerous situations. Schools would then write up reports on how each drill went. Sen. Brandes said his military experience taught him the value of creating an “after-action” report. He said that...continue reading
SB 724
Today, I filed SB 724 – Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation, designed to reduce the size of Citizens and to bring additional stability to the Florida insurance market. After working with insurers, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders I’m proud to sponsor this reform package. Most Floridians are unaware that they could be assessed up to 45% of their policy in the event of a catastrophic storm. Citizens is just too large, but with these reforms I’m confident that we will reduce...continue reading
Herald-Tribune: Senator files bill aimed at shrinking Citizens
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, has filed legislation (SB 724) that he says will “shrink” Citizens Property Insurance, the state-backed entity that now insures some 1.3 million Floridians. One of the key provisions in Brandes’ bill would create an “insurance clearinghouse” where homeowners could be directed to private insurance coverage rather than opting for Citizens. Another provision would allow private insurers to take policies out of Citizens in an arrangement where the private insurer and Citizens would share the...continue reading
Former Governor Jeb Bush Endorses Jeff Brandes For Florida Senate District 22
St. Petersburg, FL - Rep. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, announced the endorsement of Governor Jeb Bush, the 43rd Governor of Florida for his District 22 State Senate campaign. “Jeff Brandes has the right stuff to lead in the Florida Senate,” Governor Bush said. “Jeff has the courage and real world experience to tackle the complex issues facing the State of Florida. Having Jeff in the Florida Senate will ensure the residents of the bay area have strong, principled leadership in...continue reading