CS/HB 1189 — Monuments
by State Administration and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee and Rep. Salzman and others (SB 1020 by Senator Wright)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee (MS)
The bill establishes a Florida Space Exploration Monument to recognize the importance of space exploration in this state, including the past, current, and future contributions of those individuals and families who have gone unrecognized. The Department of Management Services (DMS) will administer the monument and coordinate with the Division of Historical Resources of the Department of State regarding a plan for the monument’s design, cost, and placement on the premises of the Capitol Complex.
In addition, the DMS, in consultation with Space Florida, must establish a contest for individuals to submit designs for the monument and to appoint a selection committee to choose the design. The bill requires the DMS to submit the plan to the Governor, President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the of the House of Representatives by July 1, 2024.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2023.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 116-0