Press Releases from Senator Aaron Bean (7 total)
Senator Aaron Bean Receives Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center’s 2017 Legislato …
Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 26, 2017 – Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) has received the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center’s 2017 See the Girl Legislator of the Year Award. The See the Girl Legislator of the Year Award recognizes a public official from each chamber whose leadership has brought about systemic changes to positively impact girls and young women affected by the justice system. The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center presented…
Senator Aaron Bean Named 2017 Senator of the Year by The Able Trust
Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 9, 2017 – Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) has been named the 2017 Senator of the Year by The Able Trust. The Able Trust recognized the senator for his steadfast support of policy and programs that support people with disabilities. This is the third year that he has received an award from The Able Trust. During the 2017 legislative session, Sen. Bean fought to keep Able Trust…
Senator Aaron Bean Receives Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2017 Friend of the …
Jacksonville, Fla. – Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) has received the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2017 Friend of the Sheriff Award. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams presented this award to Senator Bean in appreciation for supporting drug control legislation to address Florida’s heroin and Fentanyl epidemic. During the last day of the 2017 legislative session, Senator Bean was one of the deciding votes in approving the motion to recede from a problematic…
Senator Aaron Bean Files Federal Immigration Enforcement Legislation
Tallahassee, FL, Sept. 25, 2017 - Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) has filed Senate Bill 308, Federal Immigration Enforcement, prohibiting sanctuary policies in the State of Florida. SB 308, also known as the “Rule of Law Adherence Act,” requires local governmental entities and law enforcement agencies to comply with and support the enforcement of federal immigration law. It also provides penalties for government agencies and elected officials that fail to…
Senator Aaron Bean Files Bill to Transform the Telehealth Environment in Florida
Tallahassee, FL, Sept. 20, 2017 - Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) has filed Senate Bill 280, Telehealth, setting the framework for telehealth providers and technology guidelines in the State of Florida. SB 280 establishes the standard of care for telehealth and defines the scope of practice for the delivery of telehealth services. The bill encourages health plans, insurers and providers to incorporate innovative solutions within the telehealth industry and offer…
Senator Aaron Bean has filed a bill aimed at helping special needs children in d …
Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 17, 2017 – Florida State Senator Aaron Bean filed a bill for the 2018 session called the Pro Bono Matters Act of 2018. The bill is designed to provide case related due process costs to attorneys who provide pro bono services to dependent children with special needs.
“My hope is that this bill will encourage attorneys to offer pro bono services to a dependent child with certain special…
Senator Aaron Bean named recipient of the Champions for Business award
Jacksonville, Fla., June 6, 2016 – Senator Aaron Bean was one of ten legislators chosen to receive the 2016 Champions for Business Award from the Associated Industries of Florida. Each year, AIF recognizes lawmakers whose extraordinary efforts provide model leadership on key legislation for the success of Florida’s business community.
“At AIF, we proudly honor those elected officials who defend Florida’s competitive climate and continually strive to keep the…
