Clay Ingram: Session Week 2 Was Productive, Four Bills Pass Comittee Stops

March 15, 2014

submitted by Rep. Clay Ingram

Week 2 of Session is in the books and it was a productive one. Four of the bills I am sponsoring were heard and passed in committee this week.

HB 697 passed the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee. This bill would add new mixes of synthetic drugs to the Schedule 1 list of controlled substances in Florida. I am proud to work with Attorney General Pam Bondi as we continue the fight to keep the drugs away from our children.

HB 633 passed the Regulatory Affairs Committee and is now ready to be heard on the House floor. HB 633 streamlines the licensing process for insurance agents and protects consumers by keeping those accused of criminal activity from preying on our citizens.

Two Trust Fund bills I am sponsoring passed the Appropriations Committee and are now ready to be heard by the entire House.

On Tuesday we honored our heroes during Military Appreciation Day in the House of Representatives. It is always awe-inspiring to be a part of this special day where we honor those who protect our freedom.

On Thursday we had the thrill of having former Governor Jeb Bush speak to House Republican Caucus. Jeb is one of my political heroes and he always provides us sound advice as we debate the important issues facing our state.

I also had the privilege of speaking to 4th grade students from Pine Meadow Elementary School, students from the PACE Center for Girls and a leadership group from Pensacola State College. As a former teacher, I always enjoy interacting with students of all ages.

I’m glad to be home for the weekend and look forward to Week 3!

Comments

3 Responses to “Clay Ingram: Session Week 2 Was Productive, Four Bills Pass Comittee Stops”

  1. Sane American on March 17th, 2014 1:58 pm

    With all due respect Puddin, Mr. Ingram can’t do much to help you on that one. Those benefits are/were put on the table by the federal government. Mr. Ingram represents our area of the panhandle in Tallahassee, not Washington D.C. You should take those complaints to Rep. Jefferson Miller, R. U.S. House of Representatives. I wish the federal government would do more for our vets too. I always hear that our programs for the veterans and social security are out of money. Which is funny because we always have the money to pay people to do nothing, also known as welfare.

  2. Puddin on March 15th, 2014 2:30 pm

    While this veteran appreciates your celebrating our sacrifice, I would much rather see action than hear words. Our medical benefits are being slowly stripped away, while costing more each year. There are only a few local business’ that support the military community, etc. Thanks for the thoughts. May we have some action please?

  3. Carolyn Bramblett on March 15th, 2014 5:13 am

    I love our local elected leaders. Good job, Clay.

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