News & Articles death warrant Scott signs bill to speed execution process The measure requires governors to sign death warrants 30 days after the Florida Supreme Court certifies that an inmate has exhausted his legal appeals. June 15, 2013 - Bradenton Herald Gov. Rick Scott signs bill to speed up executions in Florida He signs a measure requiring governors to sign death warrants 30 days after all legal appeals have been exhausted. June 14, 2013 - Tampa Bay Times