Legislative Action

Bylaw 2-9.3(b), Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, requires the Bar to publish this notice in the next available News issue following the adoption of legislative positions. Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 9.20, the board approved the following new legislative position on October 2, 2026:

Reflecting the essential needs of the judicial branch and ensuring a fair, efficient, and accessible system of justice for all Floridians, The Florida Bar supports all legislative priorities of the Florida state court system as adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida.

Under Bylaw 2-9.3(b)-(e), active members of The Florida Bar may file a written objection to a particular position on a legislative issue with the executive director of The Florida Bar. Failure to object within 45 days of this News issue will constitute a waiver of any right to object to a particular legislative position within this notice.

Objections properly filed within 45 days of this News issue will be considered for a refund of that portion of mandatory membership fees applicable to the contested legislative position, within an additional 45 days. The objecting member's fees allocable to the contested legislative position will be escrowed promptly upon receipt of the objection, and any refund will bear legal interest.

The board also has the option to refer the matter to arbitration. The arbitration process determines solely whether the legislative position is within the acceptable activities for which compulsory membership fees may be used under applicable constitutional law.

Please email objections to:  [email protected].

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