Eisnaugle’s “Sunshine for Lawyers” Bill Passes In Florida House

Attorney General Bill McCollum today released the following statement after the Transparency in Private Attorney Contracting Act passed the House of Representatives this morning:

“Pay-to-play politics is one of the worst forms of public corruption in Florida, and this bill will insulate the Attorney General’s Office from undue or inappropriate influence,” McCollum said. “I am pleased that Representative Eisnaugle has worked hard to pass this bill to promote transparency, and I look forward to being able to protect the public’s interest by maximizing recoveries to our citizens in the event of a contingency fee-based lawsuit.”

Measure would change speedy trial rules

The laws governing an accused person’s right to a speedy trial could be changed under a proposal filed by an Orlando legislator.

The bill (HB 1517) would change the Florida Supreme Court’s speedy trial rule by creating a tiered system that would outline what qualifies as a speedy trial for different crimes. Currently, defendants facing criminal charges are guaranteed a trial in 175 days.

“When we’re treating [theft] the same as we’re treating murder and rape, that’s not right,” said Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando).

GOP Proposes More Efficient Government

Republican House leaders introduced a sweeping plan to “supercharge” state government productivity Tuesday by giving managers greater authority to fire unproductive workers, consolidate agencies and shed obsolete state laws.

House Speaker Larry Cretul, R-Ocala, said the complex package would take years to accomplish but added that his two designated successors are committed to a continuing program of efficiency and cost-cutting.

Happy Birthday America!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776

Veterans Day

Please don’t ever miss an opportunity to thank those who have served – but we should especially honor them today. We could not be free without their sacrifice, and for that, we owe them an eternal debt of gratitude. Thank you to every veteran and all active military for defending America and freedom!

Remembering 9/11

“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children. “
- President George W. Bush, November 11, 2001

Rep. Eisnaugle Asks Florida AG To File Suit to Stop “Breath Tax”

ORLANDO – Today Representative Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando) introduced House Resolution 1561 that encourages Attorney General Bill McCollum to file suit in federal court if Washington’s healthcare bill forces an individual health insurance mandate on Floridians. Representative Eisnaugle and Attorney General McCollum contend that the Congress has no authority to compel individuals to purchase an unwanted product or service as a condition of living in the United States.

Eisnaugle To Host Central Florida Small Business Summit

ORLANDO, FL, October 20, 2009 – Representative Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando) announced today, after weeks of planning, that he will host The Central Florida Small Business Summit on November16^th from 4-7 pm.  The event will be held at the University of Central Florida Executive Development Center in downtown Orlando and will feature a bi-partisan panel of legislators to listen to local small business owners struggling with the economy and burdensome state regulations.

Eisnaugle Named Vice Chairman of Economic Development Policy Committee

ORLANDO, FL, August 28, 2009 – Representative Eric Eisnaugle was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Economic Development Policy Committee.  Eisnaugle was also appointed to the Economic Development and Community Affairs Policy Council and the Insurance and Financial Regulation Policy Committee.  Membership on these committees will give Representative Eisnaugle a key role in positioning Florida for economic recovery and job growth.