Representative Thomas “Patt” Maney Receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Representative Maney has been named a Distinguished Eagle Scout upon nomination by the Gulf Coast Council and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves in their life work and have voluntarily shared their talents with their communities. An Awards Dinner and Court of Honor were held on Thursday, Oct. 24, to recognize Maney and his lifetime of service to Okaloosa County, the State of Florida, and, as many stated, the world. Over
Florida House Passes Bill Modernizing Florida's Baker and Marchman Acts
Today, the Florida House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of CS/CS/HB 7021 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse, a bill aimed to significantly modernize Florida’s Baker and Marchman Acts, improving the navigation, service delivery and expected outcomes of the state’s mental health system. Thanks to the championship of State Representative Patt Maney and leadership of House Speaker Paul Renner, the major improvements would be the first made to the Acts in 53 years and 30 years,
Representative Patt Maney Issues October 2023 News & Updates
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including the Okaloosa County Delegation Meeting, the first Legislative Committee Week, the Speaker Designation Ceremony, his award from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and more.Read the entire newsletter here.
Representative Patt Maney Issues June 2023 News & Updates
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including his sponsored bills recently signed by Gov. DeSantis, his "A" from the Foundation for Florida's Future, Disaster Preparedness, and more.Read the entire newsletter here.
Representative Patt Maney Issues Newsletter: 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including information about wrapping up the 2023 Legislative Session.Read the entire newsletter here.
Representative Patt Maney Issues Newsletter: Finishing Strong in Tallahassee
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including information about wrapping up the 2023 Legislative Session.Read the entire newsletter here.
Representative Patt Maney Issues March 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including information about the Intrepid Spirit Center, Dr. Ben Carson's Niceville appearance, Reverend Thigpen's retirement, Legislative Updates and more.Read the entire newsletter here.
Representative Patt Maney Issues February 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including information about the Florida Defense Support Taskforce, Film Florida Award, the Taylor Haugen Award, the Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation's recent meeting, and more.Read the entire newsletter here.
Florida State Representative Patt Maney Appointed to Florida Defense Support Task Force
Last week, Speaker Paul Renner appointed Representative T. Patt Maney to the Florida Defense Support Task Force, filling one of two seats that opened in November. Representative Patt Maney was a prior member of the FDSTF. He is also a member of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame, and is the namesake of the "T. Patt Maney Veterans Treatment Act." His term will expire in November 2024.
Representative Patt Maney Issues January 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including special session and committee week recap, recent legislative actions, and what's to come.Read the entire newsletter here.
Florida State Rep. Patt Maney Explains Recent Property Insurance Legislation
On Wednesday, the Florida Legislature passed three bills, one of which is aimed at stabilizing the property insurance market in Florida: Senate Bill 2A, legislation that is designed to improve the property insurance marketplace for homeowners. Over the last 18 months, Florida has witnessed multiple insurance carriers fail or decide to stop doing business in our state. There are a multitude of reasons why, but three major reasons include the increase in Florida property values, litigation costs, and the
State Representative Patt Maney Tackles Legislative Committees and Property Insurance
Yesterday, State Representative Patt Maney convened with members of the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee for the first week of Legislative Committee meetings for the 2022-2023 Regular Session, as well as Special Legislative Session 2022-A to address rising property insurance costs to Florida families. “For folks in the Panhandle, the stakes are too high to let up now,” said State Representative Patt Maney. “Storm after storm, Florida communities are in near-constant states of short and
State Representative Patt Maney Gears Up for 2023 Legislative Session
Today, State Representative Patt Maney stood alongside duly elected peers in the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee and organized for the 2023 Legislative Session. An organization session is the first formal day in a legislative term and convenes for the exclusive purpose of organization and selection of officers, the date of which is the 14th day following a general election. “Leadership is half the battle,” said State Representative Patt Maney. “The other half is grit to get the job done.