Eric T. Olsen, Legislative Forecast/Review
Hopping Green & Sams
P. O. Box 6526
Tallahassee, FL 32314 6526
850.222.7500
E-mail: erico@hgslaw.com
Legislative Review Committee Purpose: The primary purpose of the Legislative Review Committee has been to publish in the Section Reporter previews and summaries of legislation. Secondarily, a legislative policy committee appointed by the chair of the Section, reviews requests for the Section to take a position on legislative matters in accordance with adopted Section and Board of Governor’s policies. (Unanimous approval of Executive Council is required for the Section to take a position on any legislative matter.)
Goals: Inform and educate the members on key environmental and land use legislative issues.
Projects:
- Publish a preview of expected legislative issues in the Reporter.
- Publish an annual legislative summary in the Section Reporter.
- Include reports/updates on key interim legislative projects and legislatively appointed task forces.
- Provide an “alert” to rulemaking which is required because of legislation.
