Legislative positions and executive actions

Jay Collins public records

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

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This combines the candidate's complete configured legislative and executive archives: Florida Senate final bound journals and official state executive actions and statements. Legislative votes and executive records retain separate labels and totals. Every entry preserves its stable identity, exact official text, and direct source URL. An agency result is never described as work performed personally unless the official source explicitly says so.

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  1. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    HB 5015 — State Group Insurance

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · June 5, 2025–June 5, 2025

    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.

    1. June 5, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • 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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  2. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    CS for HB 1549 — Financial Services

    Final passage · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 30, 2025–May 2, 2025

    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;…

    1. May 2, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      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:

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • 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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    3. April 30, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 976 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1612 -SJ 976 • Read 2nd time -SJ 976 • Amendment(s) adopted (102254) • Placed on 3rd reading • Read 3rd time -SJ 1008 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 27 NAYS 10 -SJ 1008

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  3. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    HB 6503 — Relief/Mande Penney-Lemmon/Sarasota County

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · May 2, 2025–May 2, 2025

    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

    1. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 1099 • Read 3rd time -SJ 1099 • Passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 1099

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  4. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for HB 733 — Brownfields

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · May 2, 2025–May 2, 2025

    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.

    1. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • 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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  5. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    CS for SB 7012 — Child Welfare

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · March 19, 2025–May 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Child Welfare; Requiring the Department of Children and Families to maintain copies of certain assessments and tools used to assess children for certain placement; removing authority for the department to grant exemptions from working with children or the developmentally disabled; subject to an appropriation, requiring…

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    CS/SB 7012: Child Welfare

    Child Welfare; Requiring the Department of Children and Families to maintain copies of certain assessments and tools used to assess children for certain placement; removing authority for the department to grant exemptions from working with children or the developmentally disabled; subject to an appropriation, requiring…

    1. May 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (451310) -SJ 1088 • Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended (646549) -SJ 1092 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 1092

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    2. March 19, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 236 • Read 3rd time -SJ 236 • CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 236 • Immediately certified -SJ 242

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  6. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for HB 4047 — Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District, St. Lucie County

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 30, 2025–April 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District, St. Lucie County; Increases maximum annual maintenance tax; limits annual assessment rate increases; requires referendum.

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    CS/HB 4047: Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District, St. Lucie County

    Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District, St. Lucie County; Increases maximum annual maintenance tax; limits annual assessment rate increases; requires referendum.

    1. April 30, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 736 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 736 • Read 2nd time -SJ 740 • Read 3rd time -SJ 740 • CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 740

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  7. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for HB 4049 — North St. Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucie County

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 30, 2025–April 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    North St. Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucie County; Revises maintenance tax assessments by district & increases maximum annual maintenance tax levy; limits annual assessment rate increases; requires referendum.

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    CS/HB 4049: North St. Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucie County

    North St. Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucie County; Revises maintenance tax assessments by district & increases maximum annual maintenance tax levy; limits annual assessment rate increases; requires referendum.

    1. April 30, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 736 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 736 • Read 2nd time -SJ 740 • Read 3rd time -SJ 740 • CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 740

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  8. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for HB 703 — Utility Relocation

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 30, 2025–April 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Utility Relocation; Requiring that a specified amount of communications services tax remittances be distributed by the Department of Revenue by a nonoperating transfer to the Department of Commerce in monthly installments to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Department of Commerce for the Utility…

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    CS/HB 703: Utility Relocation

    Utility Relocation; Requiring that a specified amount of communications services tax remittances be distributed by the Department of Revenue by a nonoperating transfer to the Department of Commerce in monthly installments to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Department of Commerce for the Utility…

    1. April 30, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 862 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 818 -SJ 862 • Read 2nd time -SJ 862 • Read 3rd time -SJ 862 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 863

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  9. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for CS for HB 1089 — Newborn Screenings

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Newborn Screenings; Beginning on specified date, subject to appropriation, provides that DOH's rules must require certain newborns to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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    CS/CS/HB 1089: Newborn Screenings

    Newborn Screenings; Beginning on specified date, subject to appropriation, provides that DOH's rules must require certain newborns to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 606 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/SB 524 -SJ 606 • Read 2nd time -SJ 606 • Read 3rd time -SJ 606 • CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 606

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  10. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for CS for HB 1359 — Feasibility Study Relating to Statewide Pawn Data Database

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Feasibility Study Relating to Statewide Pawn Data Database; Requires FDLE to conduct feasibility study regarding creating statewide pawn data database; requires report; provides that study is subject to specific appropriation.

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    CS/CS/HB 1359: Feasibility Study Relating to Statewide Pawn Data Database

    Feasibility Study Relating to Statewide Pawn Data Database; Requires FDLE to conduct feasibility study regarding creating statewide pawn data database; requires report; provides that study is subject to specific appropriation.

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 616 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1252 -SJ 616 • Read 2nd time -SJ 616 • Read 3rd time -SJ 616 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 616

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  11. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for CS for HB 1451 — Sexual Cyberharassment

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Sexual Cyberharassment; Revises requirements for enhanced penalty for second or subsequent conviction; prohibits violations for pecuniary or any other financial gain; provides for award of punitive damages in civil actions; provides statute of limitations for prosecution.

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    CS/CS/HB 1451: Sexual Cyberharassment

    Sexual Cyberharassment; Revises requirements for enhanced penalty for second or subsequent conviction; prohibits violations for pecuniary or any other financial gain; provides for award of punitive damages in civil actions; provides statute of limitations for prosecution.

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 614 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/SB 1084 -SJ 614 • Read 2nd time -SJ 614 • Read 3rd time -SJ 614 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 614

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  12. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    HB 711 — Spectrum Alert

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Spectrum Alert; Requires FDLE, in cooperation with specified agencies, to establish & implement Spectrum Alert; develop training program & alert system for missing children with autism spectrum disorder which is compatible with existing alert systems; specifies requirements for training program. APPROPRIATION: $190,000

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    HB 711: Spectrum Alert

    Spectrum Alert; Requires FDLE, in cooperation with specified agencies, to establish & implement Spectrum Alert; develop training program & alert system for missing children with autism spectrum disorder which is compatible with existing alert systems; specifies requirements for training program. APPROPRIATION: $190,000

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 605 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 500 -SJ 605 • Read 2nd time -SJ 605 • Amendment(s) adopted (740346) -SJ 605 • Read 3rd time -SJ 606 • Passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 606

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  13. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for CS for HB 961 — Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ; Revises provisions relating to duties of tax collectors, as agents of DHSMV, issuance of certain registrations & licenses, & revocation of certain driving privileges.

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    CS/CS/HB 961: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

    Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ; Revises provisions relating to duties of tax collectors, as agents of DHSMV, issuance of certain registrations & licenses, & revocation of certain driving privileges.

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 617 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 1348 -SJ 617 • Read 2nd time -SJ 617 • Read 3rd time -SJ 617 • CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 617

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  14. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for HB 999 — Legal Tender

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Legal Tender; Revising the sales and use tax exemption for certain coin or currency; specifying that a person who claims the sales tax exemption bears the burden for determining whether the gold coin or silver coin meets a specified definition; providing a presumption regarding the purity requirements of gold coin and silver coin, etc.

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    CS/HB 999: Legal Tender

    Legal Tender; Revising the sales and use tax exemption for certain coin or currency; specifying that a person who claims the sales tax exemption bears the burden for determining whether the gold coin or silver coin meets a specified definition; providing a presumption regarding the purity requirements of gold coin and silver coin, etc.

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 629 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 132 -SJ 629 • Read 2nd time -SJ 629 • Amendment(s) adopted (253202) -SJ 629 • Read 3rd time -SJ 635 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 635

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  15. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for SB 10 — Relief of Sidney Holmes by the State of Florida

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Relief of Sidney Holmes by the State of Florida; Providing for the relief of Sidney Holmes; providing an appropriation to compensate Mr. Holmes for being wrongfully incarcerated for 34 years; directing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant payable directly to Mr. Holmes; providing for the waiver of certain tuition and fees for Mr. Holmes; prohibiting funds awarded under the act to Mr. Holmes from being used or paid for attorney or lobbying fees, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $1,722,000

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    CS/SB 10: Relief of Sidney Holmes by the State of Florida

    Relief of Sidney Holmes by the State of Florida; Providing for the relief of Sidney Holmes; providing an appropriation to compensate Mr. Holmes for being wrongfully incarcerated for 34 years; directing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant payable directly to Mr. Holmes; providing for the waiver of certain tuition and fees for Mr. Holmes; prohibiting funds awarded under the act to Mr. Holmes from being used or paid for attorney or lobbying fees, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $1,722,000

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 622 • Read 3rd time -SJ 622 • CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 622

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  16. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for SB 26 — Relief of Kristen and Lia McIntosh by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–April 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Relief of Kristen and Lia McIntosh by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Providing for the relief of Kristen and Lia McIntosh; providing an appropriation to compensate Kristen and Lia McIntosh for injuries and damages sustained as a result of the negligence of an employee of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; providing a limitation on the payment of compensation and attorney fees, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $2,252,000

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    CS/SB 26: Relief of Kristen and Lia McIntosh by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

    Relief of Kristen and Lia McIntosh by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Providing for the relief of Kristen and Lia McIntosh; providing an appropriation to compensate Kristen and Lia McIntosh for injuries and damages sustained as a result of the negligence of an employee of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; providing a limitation on the payment of compensation and attorney fees, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $2,252,000

    1. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 622 • Read 3rd time -SJ 622 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 622

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  17. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    CS for CS for CS for SB 700 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · April 15, 2025–April 16, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Providing that certain positions in the department are exempt from the Career Service System; prohibiting a person from knowingly or willfully performing certain actions on lands classified as agricultural; requiring that certain lands acquired or owned by an electric…

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    CS/CS/CS/SB 700: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Providing that certain positions in the department are exempt from the Career Service System; prohibiting a person from knowingly or willfully performing certain actions on lands classified as agricultural; requiring that certain lands acquired or owned by an electric…

    1. April 16, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 3rd time -SJ 441 • CS passed; YEAS 27 NAYS 9 -SJ 444 • Immediately certified -SJ 444

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    2. April 15, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      , F.S., relating to governmental agencies, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 487.044, F.S., in a reference thereto; reenacting ss. 496.4055(2) and 496.406(2) and (4), F.S., relating to charitable or- ganization or sponsor board duties and exemption from registration, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 496.405, F.S., in references thereto; reenacting s. 500.80(1)(a), F.S., relating to cottage food operations, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 500.12, F.S., in a reference thereto; reenacting s. 500.121(6), F.S., relating to dis- ciplinary procedures, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 500.172, F.S., in a reference thereto; reenacting s. 790.061, F.S., relating to judges and justices, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 790.06, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing effective dates. —was read the second time by title. Senator Berman moved the following amendments which failed: Amendment 1 (765612) (with title amendment) —Delete lines 1455-1472 and insert: Section 31. Subsection (8) is added to section 403.853, Florida Sta- tutes, to read: 403.853 Drinking water standards.— (8) A local government may enact regulations relating to water fluoridation. And the title is amended as follows: Delete lines 180-183 and insert: amending s. 403.853, F.S.; au- thorizing local governments to enact regulations relating to water fluoridation; The vote was:

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  18. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    HB 7003 — OGSR/Financial Technology Sandbox Applications/OFR

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 15, 2025–April 15, 2025

    What this issue meant

    OGSR/Financial Technology Sandbox Applications/OFR; Removes scheduled repeal of exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by Office of Financial Regulation in Financial Technology Sandbox applications.

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    HB 7003: OGSR/Financial Technology Sandbox Applications/OFR

    OGSR/Financial Technology Sandbox Applications/OFR; Removes scheduled repeal of exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by Office of Financial Regulation in Financial Technology Sandbox applications.

    1. April 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 413 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for SB 7008 -SJ 413 • Read 2nd time -SJ 413 • Read 3rd time -SJ 413 • Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 413 • Immediately certified -SJ 421

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  19. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for SB 7010 — OGSR/Department of Financial Services

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 15, 2025–April 15, 2025

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    OGSR/Department of Financial Services; Amending a provision which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain records made or received by the Department of Financial Services acting as receiver pursuant to specified provisions; revising the list of records that are exempt from public records requirements; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption, etc.

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    CS/SB 7010: OGSR/Department of Financial Services

    OGSR/Department of Financial Services; Amending a provision which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain records made or received by the Department of Financial Services acting as receiver pursuant to specified provisions; revising the list of records that are exempt from public records requirements; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption, etc.

    1. April 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 413 • Read 3rd time -SJ 413 • CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 413 • Immediately certified -SJ 421

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  20. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for HB 1313 — Trust Funds/Re-creation/Resilient Florida Trust Fund/DEP

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 9, 2025–April 9, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Trust Funds/Re-creation/Resilient Florida Trust Fund/DEP; Re-creates Resilient Florida Trust Fund within DEP.

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    CS/HB 1313: Trust Funds/Re-creation/Resilient Florida Trust Fund/DEP

    Trust Funds/Re-creation/Resilient Florida Trust Fund/DEP; Re-creates Resilient Florida Trust Fund within DEP.

    1. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 366 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Substituted for CS/SB 1320 -SJ 366 • Read 2nd time -SJ 366 • Read 3rd time -SJ 366 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 366 • Immediately certified -SJ 392

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  21. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    SB 14 — Relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 9, 2025–April 9, 2025

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    Relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach; Providing for the relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach; providing for an appropriation to compensate the Estate of Peniel Janvier for damages sustained as a result of the negligence of the City of Miami Beach; providing a limitation on the payment of compensation and attorney fees, etc. CLAIM: $1,700,000

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    SB 14: Relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach

    Relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach; Providing for the relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach; providing for an appropriation to compensate the Estate of Peniel Janvier for damages sustained as a result of the negligence of the City of Miami Beach; providing a limitation on the payment of compensation and attorney fees, etc. CLAIM: $1,700,000

    1. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 375 • Read 3rd time -SJ 375 • Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 375 • Immediately certified -SJ 392

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  22. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    SB 1516 — Aerospace Industry

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 9, 2025–April 9, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Aerospace Industry; Requiring Space Florida to administer the International Aerospace Innovation Fund; establishing the International Aerospace Innovation Fund; providing the purpose and duties of the fund; requiring Space Florida to establish an application process for projects seeking funding from the fund, etc.

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    SB 1516: Aerospace Industry

    Aerospace Industry; Requiring Space Florida to administer the International Aerospace Innovation Fund; establishing the International Aerospace Innovation Fund; providing the purpose and duties of the fund; requiring Space Florida to establish an application process for projects seeking funding from the fund, etc.

    1. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 390 • Read 3rd time -SJ 390 • Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 390 • Immediately certified -SJ 392

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  23. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for CS for SB 1678 — Entities that Boycott Israel

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 9, 2025–April 9, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Entities that Boycott Israel; Requiring the public fund to make its best efforts to identify certain institutions, organizations, agencies, governments, and other entities in which the public fund has direct or indirect holdings; requiring the public fund to compile and make available the Scrutinized Companies or Other…

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    CS/CS/SB 1678: Entities that Boycott Israel

    Entities that Boycott Israel; Requiring the public fund to make its best efforts to identify certain institutions, organizations, agencies, governments, and other entities in which the public fund has direct or indirect holdings; requiring the public fund to compile and make available the Scrutinized Companies or Other…

    1. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 391 • Read 3rd time -SJ 391 • CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 2 -SJ 391 • Immediately certified -SJ 392

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  24. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    CS for SB 182 — Tax Credits for Charitable Contributions

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 9, 2025–April 9, 2025

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    Tax Credits for Charitable Contributions; Providing a credit against oil and gas production taxes under the Home Away From Home Tax Credit beginning on a specified date; providing a credit against sales taxes payable by direct pay permitholders under the Home Away From Home Tax Credit beginning on a specified date;…

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    CS/SB 182: Tax Credits for Charitable Contributions

    Tax Credits for Charitable Contributions; Providing a credit against oil and gas production taxes under the Home Away From Home Tax Credit beginning on a specified date; providing a credit against sales taxes payable by direct pay permitholders under the Home Away From Home Tax Credit beginning on a specified date;…

    1. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 378 • Read 3rd time -SJ 379 • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 379 • Immediately certified -SJ 392

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  25. Taxes and public spending1 recorded event

    SB 20 — Relief of J.N., a Minor, by Hillsborough County

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 9, 2025–April 9, 2025

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    Relief of J.N., a Minor, by Hillsborough County; Providing for the relief of J.N., a minor, by Hillsborough County; providing an appropriation to Stephany Grullon, as parent and guardian of J.N., to compensate J.N. for injuries and damages she sustained as a result of the negligence of Hillsborough County in maintaining sidewalks and culvert systems; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of certain fees and costs, etc. CLAIM: $400,000

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    SB 20: Relief of J.N., a Minor, by Hillsborough County

    Relief of J.N., a Minor, by Hillsborough County; Providing for the relief of J.N., a minor, by Hillsborough County; providing an appropriation to Stephany Grullon, as parent and guardian of J.N., to compensate J.N. for injuries and damages she sustained as a result of the negligence of Hillsborough County in maintaining sidewalks and culvert systems; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of certain fees and costs, etc. CLAIM: $400,000

    1. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      • Read 2nd time -SJ 375 • Read 3rd time -SJ 375 • Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 1 -SJ 375 • Immediately certified -SJ 392

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