State Rep. Maria Sachs (District 86) said she is busy representing Delray Beach residents on a long list of bills that could impact the community directly. In Sachs's e-mail newsletter, "The Sachs-Sentinel," the congresswoman said she’s “working hard to ensure we make the changes necessary to assist Floridians hold steadfast in these tough economic times” during the early stages of the 60-day legislative session that began a few weeks ago.
On the forefront is education and budget cuts that have hurt a laundry list of programs in terms of state funding.
“Education funding and budget cuts have been an issue at the forefront of Floridians’ concern. I have promised to take steps to open up avenues of opportunity for schools to find additional sources of revenue for schools, ensuring that children receive all of the educational prospects available to them,” Sachs said
House Bill 1021, Section 35 allows schools in Palm Beach County to publicly display the name and recognitions of businesses that support them.
Sachs, 59, is the lead Democrat on the Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee and member of the Economic Development and Community Affairs Policy Council, Energy and Utilities Policy Committee, and Joint Legislative Committee on Everglades Oversight.
“I voted for this [HB1021] in my Roads, Bridges & Ports Committee to encourage local establishment to support our future, and I will continue to follow this issue through,” Sachs said.
She is sponsoring six bills and co-sponsoring four bills during the session. Of those, three concern property foreclosure, including House Bill 653: Homestead Property Foreclosure Actions.
“Cited as the 'Foreclosure Bill of Rights,' this bill would provide protection for homeowners against foreclosure of a homestead property. Through this bill, homeowners going into foreclosure have the option to have their home appraised for the actual current market value,” Sachs said.
For more information about Maria Sachs call 561-266–6645 or e-mail Maria.Sachs@myfloridahouse.gov.