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Jay Collins public records

1,158 captured recordsNovember 22, 2022–November 1, 2025

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Vote events: 1,152
Unique measures: 1,017
Final passage: 1,098
All Yes / No events: 1,125 / 27

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Successful Evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the successful evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following the devastating impacts of powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. At the Governor’s direction, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) began…
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Successful Evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the successful evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following the devastating impacts of powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. At the Governor’s direction, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) began…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the successful evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following the devastating impacts of powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. At the Governor’s direction, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) began evacuation efforts on October 31, 2025,…
“Thanks to Governor DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, we mobilized quickly to send relief flights and bring our citizens home safely following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica,” said Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins. “Today, I was on the ground at Tampa International Airport to welcome these families as they arrived and to ensure they received the care and support they needed. Our state’s strength is found in our people, and today that strength is on full display.”
November 1, 2025Official executive-office source ↗
Enforcement announcementAnnounced result
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins Announces Joint FHP–DEA Operation Intercepts $14.7 Million Worth of Cocaine
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida continues to stand as a law-and-order state under Governor Ron DeSantis’s leadership. Each day, law enforcement agencies across the state are actively disrupting criminal networks trafficking dangerous narcotics into our communities, threatening the…
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Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins Announces Joint FHP–DEA Operation Intercepts $14.7 Million Worth of Cocaine
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida continues to stand as a law-and-order state under Governor Ron DeSantis’s leadership. Each day, law enforcement agencies across the state are actively disrupting criminal networks trafficking dangerous narcotics into our communities, threatening the…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida continues to stand as a law-and-order state under Governor Ron DeSantis’s leadership. Each day, law enforcement agencies across the state are actively disrupting criminal networks trafficking dangerous narcotics into our communities, threatening the safety of Floridians, especially our…
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida remains a national model for law and order,” said Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins. “This operation is a powerful example of that commitment, showing that when we work together, we stop dangerous drugs before they ever reach our streets. Our message to drug traffickers is…
October 15, 2025Official executive-office source ↗
Official statementPublic statement
First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins Applaud Major Statewide Undercover Operation on Recreational Nitrous Oxide Abuse
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins applaud the efforts of law enforcement for a major statewide undercover operation that targeted the illegal sale of nitrous oxide. Led by the Florida Department of Business and…
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First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins Applaud Major Statewide Undercover Operation on Recreational Nitrous Oxide Abuse
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins applaud the efforts of law enforcement for a major statewide undercover operation that targeted the illegal sale of nitrous oxide. Led by the Florida Department of Business and…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins applaud the efforts of law enforcement for a major statewide undercover operation that targeted the illegal sale of nitrous oxide. Led by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic…
“Florida will not tolerate dangerous substances that threaten our families," said Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.
September 23, 2025Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Constitution Day By Unveiling Benjamin Franklin Statue in Franklin County as Florida Commemorates America250
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APALACHICOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by unveiling a new statue of Benjamin Franklin in Franklin County, Florida—honoring one of America’s most influential founding fathers. This statue is the…
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Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Constitution Day By Unveiling Benjamin Franklin Statue in Franklin County as Florida Commemorates America250
APALACHICOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by unveiling a new statue of Benjamin Franklin in Franklin County, Florida—honoring one of America’s most influential founding fathers. This statue is the…
"It is a privilege to stand in Franklin County on Constitution Day as we honor Benjamin Franklin—a man whose wisdom, courage, and vision still shape America nearly 250 years after our founding," said Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins. "Here in Florida, we take pride in our constitutional legacy, rooted in independence…
September 17, 2025Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-Ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Executive Office of the Governor press release · Published by the official office
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PLANT CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a brand-new Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Governor also announced several sportsman initiatives designed to save Floridians money…
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-Ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
PLANT CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a brand-new Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Governor also announced several sportsman initiatives designed to save Floridians money…
"Florida leads the nation in protecting freedom, family, and tradition," said Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins. "This 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday delivers real tax relief for families and ensures Floridians can pass down our values of to the next generation."
September 8, 2025Official executive-office source ↗
Funding awardAwarded funding
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching 8,700 Total
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TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 8,700 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in…
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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching 8,700 Total
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 8,700 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in…
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 8,700 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in Hillsborough County, with an additional 715…
“I’m incredibly honored to help lead the great state of Florida alongside Governor DeSantis—where we proudly stand behind our law enforcement officers," said Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.
August 13, 2025Official executive-office source ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 7031 — Taxation
Florida Senate Journal 2025-06-05, page 1190 · Yeas 32, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Taxation; Revising the purposes for which a county may use tax revenues derived from the tourist development tax; revising certain conditions that must be satisfied for a county to use certain tax revenue; requiring that the notice for scheduled appearances before the value adjustment board provide certain information;…
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HB 7031: Taxation
Taxation; Revising the purposes for which a county may use tax revenues derived from the tourist development tax; revising certain conditions that must be satisfied for a county to use certain tax revenue; requiring that the notice for scheduled appearances before the value adjustment board provide certain information;…
Official bill-history action
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 06/05/25, 2:30 pm, 412 Knott Building • Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by- Appropriations (535388); YEAS 17 NAYS 0 • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments) • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 06/05/25 • Read 2nd time -SJ 1192 • Amendment(s) adopted (535388) -SJ 1192 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1192 • Passed as amended; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 1192 • The Senate having refused to pass the bill as passed by the House, acceded to the request for a conference -SJ 1192
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HB 7031 — sales tax rate re- ductions
On motion by Senator Hooper, by two-thirds vote, HB 7031 , as amended, was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—32 Mr. President Arrington Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Harrell Hooper Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
June 5, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 5203 — Capitol Center
Florida Senate Journal 2025-06-05, page 1190 · Yeas 32, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Capitol Center; Provides that Governor, Cabinet officers, & Legislature are permanent tenants of Capital Complex; prohibits certain space from being reduced or moved without express consent of tenants; provides Legislature with first right of refusal if additional vacant space becomes available; requires DMS to…
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HB 5203: Capitol Center
Capitol Center; Provides that Governor, Cabinet officers, & Legislature are permanent tenants of Capital Complex; prohibits certain space from being reduced or moved without express consent of tenants; provides Legislature with first right of refusal if additional vacant space becomes available; requires DMS to…
Official bill-history action
• Read 2nd time -SJ 1192 • Amendment(s) adopted (671950) -SJ 1192 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1192 • Passed as amended; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 1192 • The Senate having refused to pass the bill as passed by the House, acceded to the request for a conference -SJ 1192
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HB 5203 — the Capitol Center
On motion by Senator Brodeur, by two-thirds vote, HB 5203 , as amended, was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—32 Mr. President Arrington Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Harrell Hooper Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
June 5, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 5013 — State-funded Property Reinsurance Programs
Florida Senate Journal 2025-06-05, page 1189 · Yeas 32, Nays 0
What this issue meant
State-funded Property Reinsurance Programs; Decreases authorized cumulative transfers from General Revenue Fund to SBA for Reinsurance to Assist Policyholders program to reimburse certain insurers for insured losses caused by hurricanes; removes Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance program.
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HB 5013: State-funded Property Reinsurance Programs
State-funded Property Reinsurance Programs; Decreases authorized cumulative transfers from General Revenue Fund to SBA for Reinsurance to Assist Policyholders program to reimburse certain insurers for insured losses caused by hurricanes; removes Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance program.
Official bill-history action
• Read 2nd time -SJ 1191 • Amendment(s) failed (711908) -SJ 1191 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1191 • Passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 1191
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HB 5013 — state-funded prop- erty reinsurance programs
On motion by Senator Brodeur, by two-thirds vote, HB 5013 was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—32 Mr. President Arrington Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Harrell Hooper Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
June 5, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 5015 — State Group Insurance
Florida Senate Journal 2025-06-05, page 1190 · Yeas 32, Nays 0
What this issue meant
State Group Insurance; Requiring the Department of Management Services to submit to the Governor and the Legislative Budget Commission certain recommendations on the implementation of formulary management for prescription drugs and supplies for a specified plan year; authorizing the commission to consider the department's recommendations; requiring the department to implement only the recommendations approved by the commission.
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HB 5015: State Group Insurance
State Group Insurance; Requiring the Department of Management Services to submit to the Governor and the Legislative Budget Commission certain recommendations on the implementation of formulary management for prescription drugs and supplies for a specified plan year; authorizing the commission to consider the department's recommendations; requiring the department to implement only the recommendations approved by the commission.
Official bill-history action
• Read 2nd time -SJ 1191 • Amendment(s) adopted (943470) -SJ 1192 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1192 • Passed as amended; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 1192 • The Senate having refused to pass the bill as passed by the House, acceded to the request for a conference -SJ 1192
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HB 5015 — state group in- surance
On motion by Senator Rouson, by two-thirds vote, HB 5015 , as amended, was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—32 Mr. President Arrington Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Harrell Hooper Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
June 5, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 1123 — Sewer Collection Systems
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 455 · Yeas 37, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Sewer Collection Systems; Authorizes municipalities to use certain funds for specified purpose.
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HB 1123: Sewer Collection Systems
Sewer Collection Systems; Authorizes municipalities to use certain funds for specified purpose.
Official bill-history action
• Read 2nd time -SJ 1099 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1100 • Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 1100
Official position record
HB 1123 — the sewer collection systems
On motion by Senator Pizzo, by two-thirds vote, HB 1123 was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—37 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
SB 994 — Driver License Education Requirements
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1099 · Yeas 33, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Driver License Education Requirements; Specifying the age at which an applicant for a driver license must complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course; requiring an applicant for a learner’s driver license to complete a certain driver education course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, etc.
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SB 994: Driver License Education Requirements
Driver License Education Requirements; Specifying the age at which an applicant for a driver license must complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course; requiring an applicant for a learner’s driver license to complete a certain driver education course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, etc.
Official bill-history action
• Receded from amendment(s) to House amendment(s) (689718) -SJ 1102 • Passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 0 -SJ 1102 • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 1102
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SB 994 — driver safety
On motion by Senator Collins, the Senate receded from Senate Amendment 1 (689718) to House Amendment 1 (746171) . SB 994 passed, as amended, was ordered engrossed, and then en- rolled. The action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—33 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 6503 — Relief/Mande Penney-Lemmon/Sarasota County
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 455 · Yeas 35, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Relief/Mande Penney-Lemmon/Sarasota County; Provides for appropriation to compensate Mande Penney-Lemmon for injuries sustained as result of negligence of Sarasota County through its employee; provides limitation on compensation & payment of attorney fees. CLAIM: $2,291,364
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HB 6503: Relief/Mande Penney-Lemmon/Sarasota County
Relief/Mande Penney-Lemmon/Sarasota County; Provides for appropriation to compensate Mande Penney-Lemmon for injuries sustained as result of negligence of Sarasota County through its employee; provides limitation on compensation & payment of attorney fees. CLAIM: $2,291,364
Official bill-history action
• Read 2nd time -SJ 1099 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1099 • Passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 1099
Official position record
HB 6503 — A bill to be entitled An act for the relief of Mande Penney- Lemmon by Sarasota County
On motion by Senator DiCeglie, by two-thirds vote, HB 6503 was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—35 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
HB 211 — Farm Products
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1098 · Yeas 37, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Farm Products; Provides that collection, storage, processing, & distribution of farm product is activity of bona fide farm operation which governmental entity may not prohibit, restrict, regulate, or otherwise limit.
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HB 211: Farm Products
Farm Products; Provides that collection, storage, processing, & distribution of farm product is activity of bona fide farm operation which governmental entity may not prohibit, restrict, regulate, or otherwise limit.
Official bill-history action
• Read 2nd time -SJ 1100 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1100 • Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 1100
Official position record
HB 211 — farm products
On motion by Senator Truenow, by two-thirds vote, HB 211 was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—37 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for HJR 1215 — Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1099 · Yeas 37, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption; Proposes amendment to State Constitution to exempt certain tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
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CS/HJR 1215: Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption; Proposes amendment to State Constitution to exempt certain tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
Official bill-history action
• Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 1099 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 05/02/25 -SJ 1099 • Read 2nd time -SJ 1100 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1101 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 1101
Official position record
CS for HJR 1215 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section 3 of Article VII and the creation of a new section in Article XII of the State Constitution to exempt certain tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation
On motion by Senator Truenow, by two-thirds vote, CS for HJR 1215 was read the third time by title, passed by the required constitutional three-fifths vote of the member- ship and, certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—37 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for CS for SB 180 — Emergencies
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1118 · Yeas 34, Nays 1
What this issue meant
Emergencies; Prohibiting certain local governments from adopting ordinances for substantial improvements or repairs to a structure which include cumulative substantial improvement periods; prohibiting certain entities from assessing impact fees for specified replacement structures; revising public hurricane shelter…
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CS/CS/SB 180: Emergencies
Emergencies; Prohibiting certain local governments from adopting ordinances for substantial improvements or repairs to a structure which include cumulative substantial improvement periods; prohibiting certain entities from assessing impact fees for specified replacement structures; revising public hurricane shelter…
Official bill-history action
• Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (461112) -SJ 1112 • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (392939) as amended -SJ 1120 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 1 -SJ 1120
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CS for CS for SB 180 — emergency preparedness and response
On motion by Senator DiCeglie, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (392939) , as amended, and requested the House to concur in Senate Amendment 1 (461112) to House Amendment 1 (392939) . CS for CS for SB 180 as amended, passed by the required con- stitutional two-thirds vote of the membership, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—34 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—1 Davis
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for HB 1609 — Waste Incineration
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1123 · Yeas 26, Nays 10
What this issue meant
Waste Incineration; Prohibits local government or DEP, respectively, from issuing construction permit for certain new solid waste disposal facility or waste-to-energy facility in specified areas.
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CS/HB 1609: Waste Incineration
Waste Incineration; Prohibits local government or DEP, respectively, from issuing construction permit for certain new solid waste disposal facility or waste-to-energy facility in specified areas.
Official bill-history action
• Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (159170) -SJ 1122 • Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended to Senate amendment(s) (117705) -SJ 1125 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 26 NAYS 10 -SJ 1125
Official position record
CS for HB 1609 — waste in- cineration
On motion by Senator Martin, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (117705) to Senate Amendment 1 (413632) , as amended, and requested the House to concur in Senate Amendment 1 (159170) to House Amendment 1 (117705) . CS for HB 1609 passed, as amended, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—26 Mr. President Avila Boyd Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Martin McClain Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Simon Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—10 Arrington Berman Bernard Bradley Davis Garcia Osgood Rouson Sharief Smith
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for HB 1205 — Amendments to the State Constitution
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1129 · Yeas 28, Nays 9
What this issue meant
Amendments to the State Constitution; Revises provisions relating to amendments to State Constitution including initiative petitions; handling petitions; sponsor & petition circulator registration; signature verification procedures; signature revocation; record retention; duties & responsibilities of supervisors of elections, Division of Elections, & DOS; Financial Impact Estimating Conference; certification of elections involving constitutional amendments; public funding; & criminal penalties.
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CS/HB 1205: Amendments to the State Constitution
Amendments to the State Constitution; Revises provisions relating to amendments to State Constitution including initiative petitions; handling petitions; sponsor & petition circulator registration; signature verification procedures; signature revocation; record retention; duties & responsibilities of supervisors of elections, Division of Elections, & DOS; Financial Impact Estimating Conference; certification of elections involving constitutional amendments; public funding; & criminal penalties.
Official bill-history action
• Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (258567) -SJ 1132 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 28 NAYS 9 -SJ 1132
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CS for HB 1205 — amendments to the State Constitution
On motion by Senators Gaetz and Grall, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 3 (258567) to Senate Amendment 1 (476344) . CS for HB 1205 passed, as amended, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—28 Mr. President Avila Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Passidomo Pizzo Rodriguez Simon Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—9 Arrington Berman Bernard Davis Osgood Polsky Rouson Sharief Smith
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted no
CS for HB 1549 — Financial Services
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1133 · Yeas 34, Nays 3
What this issue meant
Financial Services ; Requires state financial institutions to pay semiannual assessment for specified time periods; requires that semiannual assessment be received by Office of Financial Regulation in specified manner & by specified dates; authorizes office to issue specified certificate under certain circumstances;…
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CS/HB 1549: Financial Services
Financial Services ; Requires state financial institutions to pay semiannual assessment for specified time periods; requires that semiannual assessment be received by Office of Financial Regulation in specified manner & by specified dates; authorizes office to issue specified certificate under certain circumstances;…
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CS for HB 1549
On motion by Senator Rouson, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (852013) . CS for CS for SB 1620 passed, as amended, was ordered engrossed and then enrolled. The action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—34 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Ingoglia Leek McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—3 Collins Hooper Martin
Collins — Nay
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for HB 1549 — Financial Services
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1134 · Yeas 36, Nays 1
What this issue meant
Financial Services ; Requires state financial institutions to pay semiannual assessment for specified time periods; requires that semiannual assessment be received by Office of Financial Regulation in specified manner & by specified dates; authorizes office to issue specified certificate under certain circumstances;…
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CS/HB 1549: Financial Services
Financial Services ; Requires state financial institutions to pay semiannual assessment for specified time periods; requires that semiannual assessment be received by Office of Financial Regulation in specified manner & by specified dates; authorizes office to issue specified certificate under certain circumstances;…
Official bill-history action
• In returning messages • Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (458307) -SJ 1136 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 1 -SJ 1136
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CS for HB 1549 — financial institutions
On motion by Senator Grall, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (458307) to Senate Amendment 1 (102254) . CS for HB 1549 passed, as amended, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—36 Mr. President Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Polsky Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—1 Garcia
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for HB 733 — Brownfields
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1135 · Yeas 32, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Brownfields; Revises & removes provisions relating to institutional controls for mapping purposes; monetary compensation; site rehabilitation agreements; tax credits; brownfield area designations; & participation in brownfield program; prohibits DEP & local pollution control programs from denying specified status or refusing to issue specified order for certain brownfield sites.
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CS/HB 733: Brownfields
Brownfields; Revises & removes provisions relating to institutional controls for mapping purposes; monetary compensation; site rehabilitation agreements; tax credits; brownfield area designations; & participation in brownfield program; prohibits DEP & local pollution control programs from denying specified status or refusing to issue specified order for certain brownfield sites.
Official bill-history action
• Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 1137 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 736 -SJ 1137 • Read 2nd time -SJ 1137 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1137 • CS passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 1137
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CS for HB 733 — brownfields
On motion by Senator Truenow, by two-thirds vote, CS for HB 733 was read the third time by title, passed, and certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—32 Arrington Avila Berman Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for CS for SB 492 — Mitigation Banks
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1136 · Yeas 30, Nays 3
What this issue meant
Mitigation Banks; Beginning on a specified date, revising the schedule for credit release upon issuance of a mitigation bank credit permit; authorizing a mitigation bank applicant to propose an alternative credit release schedule; prohibiting mitigation credits from being released for freshwater wetland creation until…
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CS/CS/SB 492: Mitigation Banks
Mitigation Banks; Beginning on a specified date, revising the schedule for credit release upon issuance of a mitigation bank credit permit; authorizing a mitigation bank applicant to propose an alternative credit release schedule; prohibiting mitigation credits from being released for freshwater wetland creation until…
Official bill-history action
• Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (893499) -SJ 1138 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 30 NAYS 3 -SJ 1138 • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 1138
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CS for CS for SB 492 — land development
On motion by Senator McClain, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (893499) . CS for CS for SB 492 passed, as amended, was ordered engrossed and then enrolled. The action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—30 Arrington Avila Bernard Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Garcia Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Passidomo Rodriguez Rouson Sharief Simon Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—3 Berman Osgood Smith
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for CS for HB 1255 — Education
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1152 · Yeas 30, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Education; Revises provisions relating to critical teacher shortage areas, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Florida School for Competitive Academics, use of certain educational funds, emergency opioid antagonists, corporal punishment, background screening requirements for private schools, prekindergarten programs, students of military families, K-12 courses, instruction, standards, & bencharks, New Worlds Tutoring Program, & educator certifications.
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CS/CS/HB 1255: Education
Education; Revises provisions relating to critical teacher shortage areas, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Florida School for Competitive Academics, use of certain educational funds, emergency opioid antagonists, corporal punishment, background screening requirements for private schools, prekindergarten programs, students of military families, K-12 courses, instruction, standards, & bencharks, New Worlds Tutoring Program, & educator certifications.
Official bill-history action
• In returning messages • Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (087219) -SJ 1154 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 30 NAYS 0 -SJ 1154
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CS for CS for HB 1255 — education
On motion by Senator Calatayud, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (087219) to Senate Amendment 1 (351932) . CS for CS for HB 1255 passed, as amended, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—30 Mr. President Arrington Berman Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Rodriguez Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for CS for HB 875 — Educator Preparation
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1156 · Yeas 31, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Educator Preparation; Provides legislative intent; requiring the Department of Education to establish a workgroup to update and revise the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices; requiring the department to submit workgroup findings to the Governor and the Legislature by a certain date; requiring the State Board of…
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CS/CS/HB 875: Educator Preparation
Educator Preparation; Provides legislative intent; requiring the Department of Education to establish a workgroup to update and revise the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices; requiring the department to submit workgroup findings to the Governor and the Legislature by a certain date; requiring the State Board of…
Official bill-history action
• In returning messages • Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (346467) -SJ 1157 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 0 -SJ 1157
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CS for CS for HB 875 — edu- cator preparation
On motion by Senator Burgess, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (346467) to Senate Amendment 1 (208910) . CS for CS for HB 875 passed, as amended, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—31 Mr. President Arrington Berman Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins Davis DiCeglie Gaetz Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Osgood Passidomo Pizzo Rodriguez Simon Smith Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—None
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted yes
CS for CS for CS for HB 1105 — Education
Florida Senate Journal 2025-05-02, page 1168 · Yeas 26, Nays 5
What this issue meant
Education; Establishes the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within Florida Memorial University, rather than the Department of Legal Affairs; requiring Florida Memorial University, rather than the Office of the Attorney General, to provide staff and administrative support to the council; providing that…
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CS/CS/CS/HB 1105: Education
Education; Establishes the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within Florida Memorial University, rather than the Department of Legal Affairs; requiring Florida Memorial University, rather than the Office of the Attorney General, to provide staff and administrative support to the council; providing that…
Official bill-history action
• In returning messages • Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (630783) -SJ 1169 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 26 NAYS 5 -SJ 1169
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CS for CS for CS for HB 1105 — education
On motion by Senator Burgess, the Senate concurred in House Amendment 1 (630783) to Senate Amendment 1 (829028) . CS for CS for CS for HB 1105 passed, as amended, and the action of the Senate was certified to the House. The vote on passage was:
Yeas—26 Mr. President Boyd Bradley Brodeur Burgess Burton Calatayud Collins DiCeglie Gaetz Grall Gruters Harrell Hooper Ingoglia Leek Martin McClain Passidomo Pizzo Rodriguez Simon Truenow Trumbull Wright Yarborough Nays—5 Arrington Berman Davis Osgood Smith
Collins — Yea
May 2, 2025Official Florida Senate journal ↗Official bill overview ↗

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CS for HB 1205 — Amendments to the State Constitution

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CS for HB 1549 — Financial Services

CS for HB 733 — Brownfields

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CS for CS for HB 1255 — Education

CS for CS for HB 875 — Educator Preparation

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