By Jeffrey Schweers of the Tallahassee Democrat- Dec. 21, 2019
As reported by the Tallahassee Democrat, 2 million people have suspended licenses as a result of not paying court fines. Florida Representative Bryan Donalds, R- Naples has filed House Bill 903 that would eliminate suspensions for non-payment on some offenses. The inability for violators to pay fines and the challenges faced by the courts to collect them has caused an impasse to properly settle court ordered sanctions. Creating a uniform payment plan to gradually comply is under consideration as a potential reform to the current system. Lawmakers must carefully balance the weight of payment sanctions against citizens while leveling the work burden placed on clerk’s offices in Florida.