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Bill Information	Action(s)
S 1050 General Bill by Diaz Disaster Volunteer Leave for State Employees	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 481 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 481 + Show All Today's Actions
H 969 General Bill by Drake Broadband Internet Service	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 482 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 481 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1552 General Bill by Flores Law Enforcement Activities	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 482 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7016 General Bill by Infrastructure and Security (Lee) Statewide Office of Resiliency	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 506 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 505 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1272 General Bill by Montford Statewide Emergency Shelter Task Force	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 482 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
S 738 General Bill by Harrell Jury Service	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 2 -SJ 482 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
H 705 General Bill by Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee Emergency Sheltering of Persons with Pets	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
H 659 General Bill by Fischer Drones	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
H 743 General Bill by Plakon Nonopioid Alternatives	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1082 General Bill by Albritton Domestic Violence Injunctions	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 506 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 506 + Show All Today's Actions
S 728 General Bill by Stargel Threats	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 538 General Bill by Diaz Emergency Reporting	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Amendment(s) adopted (682306) -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1060 General Bill by Thurston Public Records and Meetings/911, E911, or Public Safety Radio Communication System	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7020 General Bill by Infrastructure and Security (Lee) Emergency Staging Areas	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
H 43 General Bill by Latvala, Valdes Child Welfare	3/06/2020 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 70 General Bill by Book Alert Systems in Public Schools	3/06/2020 H: Received -HJ 808 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/09/20 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 808 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 485 S: Amendment(s) adopted (530484) -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7048 General Bill by Infrastructure and Security (Lee) Public Records/Public Shelter Space	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7056 General Bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Hooper) Public Records/Active Threat Assessment and Management Records	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7018 General Bill by Infrastructure and Security (Lee) Essential State Infrastructure	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 505 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 505 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7023 General Bill by Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee OGSR/Child Abuse Death Review Committees	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 506 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 506 + Show All Today's Actions
H 37 General Bill by Zika School Bus Safety	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 507 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 507 + Show All Today's Actions
S 712 General Bill by Mayfield Environmental Resource Management	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 508 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 507 + Show All Today's Actions
S 178 General Bill by Rodriguez Public Financing of Construction Projects	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 508 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 508 + Show All Today's Actions
H 333 General Bill by Leek Bail Pending Appellate Review	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 509 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 509 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1270 General Bill by Lee Fiduciary Duty of Care for Appointed Public Officials and Executive Officers	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 509 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 509 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1461 General Bill by Brown Health Access Dental Licenses	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 509, 510 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 509 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1466 General Bill by Baxley Government Accountability	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 510 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 510 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1582 General Bill by Simmons Asbestos Trust Claims	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 510 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 510 + Show All Today's Actions
S 72 General Bill by Stargel Postsecondary Education	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 511 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 510 + Show All Today's Actions
S 810 General Bill by Simmons Tobacco and Nicotine Products	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 4 -SJ 512 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 511 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1394 General Bill by Simmons Fees/Tobacco Products Dealer Permits	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 3 -SJ 512 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 512 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1047 General Bill by Avila Construction Materials Mining Activities	3/06/2020 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 941 S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 512, 513 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 512 + Show All Today's Actions
S 680 General Bill by Hutson Shark Fins	3/06/2020 H: Received -HJ 810 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/09/20 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 810 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 513 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 513 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7000 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Book) Reporting Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect	3/06/2020 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 514 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 513 + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 220 General Bill by Cruz Abandoned Cemeteries	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 480 + Show All Today's Actions
S 156 General Bill by Perry Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 481 S: Amendment(s) adopted (321480) -SJ 481 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 481 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1042 General Bill by Albritton Aquatic Preserves	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1092 General Bill by Bean Fire Prevention and Control	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 481 S: Amendment(s) adopted (584246) -SJ 481 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 481 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1276 General Bill by Albritton Department of Citrus	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 481 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1366 General Bill by Gruters Trusts	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1392 General Bill by Simmons Courts	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 517 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1492 General Bill by Wright Consumer Protection	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1516 General Bill by Harrell Organ Donation	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1188 General Bill by Albritton Public Records/Records of Insurers/Department of Financial Services	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 140 General Bill by Hutson Fireworks	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 486 S: Amendment(s) adopted (918342) -SJ 486 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
S 146 Joint Resolution by Brandes Homestead Property Tax Assessments/Increased Portability Period	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 148 General Bill by Brandes Limitations on Homestead Assessments	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 660 General Bill by Berman Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 646 General Bill by Mayfield Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
S 812 General Bill by Hutson Public Records/Endangered and Threatened Species	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 826 General Bill by Mayfield Marina Evacuations	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 884 General Bill by Hooper Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1298 General Bill by Simmons Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 517 + Show All Today's Actions
S 218 General Bill by Harrell Licensure Requirements for Osteopathic Physicians	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 292 General Bill by Broxson Insurance Claims Data	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 128 General Bill by Wright Public Records/Judicial Assistants	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 374 General Bill by Rouson Housing Discrimination	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 488 S: Amendment(s) adopted (270070) -SJ 487 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 474 General Bill by Albritton Deregulation of Professions and Occupations	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518 S: Temporarily postponed -SJ 489 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 488 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1066 General Bill by Gruters Impact Fees	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 489 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1404 General Bill by Perry Financial Services	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1450 General Bill by Gruters Environmental Accountability (House Similar: H 1091)	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
(Similar to 1450 c2) H 1091 General Bill by Fine Environmental Enforcement	3/06/2020 S: Received -SJ 523 S: Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 523 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 106 NAYS 0 -HJ 822 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 821 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1606 General Bill by Perry Insurance Administration	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 489 + Show All Today's Actions
S 82 General Bill by Bean Individuals with Disabilities	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 505 S: Amendment(s) adopted (401842) -SJ 490 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 490, 504 + Show All Today's Actions
S 364 General Bill by Rader Independent Living Task Force	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 491 S: Amendment(s) adopted (702694) -SJ 491 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
S 998 General Bill by Hutson Housing	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1352 General Bill by Brandes Transportation Companies	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1692 General Bill by Flores Driver Licenses	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1694 General Bill by Flores Driver License Fees	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1794 General Bill by Hutson Constitutional Amendments	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 494 S: Amendment(s) adopted (440834) -SJ 494 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1876 General Bill by Montford State Hemp Program	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 495 S: Amendment(s) adopted (964152) -SJ 495 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 + Show All Today's Actions
S 726 General Bill by Rouson Florida Commission on Human Relations	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 2506 General Bill by Appropriations (Bradley) Correctional Medical Authority	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7046 General Bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Hooper) State Group Insurance Program	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7052 General Bill by Innovation, Industry, and Technology (Simpson) Office of Public Counsel	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 496 S: Amendment(s) adopted (197538) -SJ 496 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1018 General Bill by Stewart Exposure of Sexual Organs	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 518 S: Amendment(s) adopted (913868) -SJ 518 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 517 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1326 General Bill by Simpson Department of Children and Families	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 504 S: Amendment(s) adopted (216532) -SJ 496 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
S 664 General Bill by Lee Verification of Employment Eligibility	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 517 S: Amendment(s) adopted (468060) -SJ 514 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 514 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1148 General Bill by Brandes Electric Bicycles	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 7040 General Bill by Education (Diaz) Implementation of the Recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission (House Compare: H 7065)	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
(Compare to 7040 c2) H 7065 General Bill by Education Committee School Safety	3/05/2020 S: Received -SJ 477
S 1542 General Bill by Stargel Alzheimer’s Disease	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1628 General Bill by Book Holocaust Education	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 1258 General Bill by Diaz Commercial Service Airports (House Similar: H 915)	3/06/2020 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 915 (Ch. 2020-167) -SJ 518 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 915 -SJ 518 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 518 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1258 c2) H 915 General Bill by Avila Commercial Service Airports	3/06/2020 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 518 S: Received -SJ 522 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1258 -SJ 518 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Infrastructure and Security; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 518 S: Referred to Infrastructure and Security; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 522 S: In Messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 112 NAYS 0 -HJ 827 H: Amendment(s) adopted (784645) -HJ 827 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 827 + Show All Today's Actions
S 898 General Bill by Gruters Insurance Guaranty Associations	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
S 412 General Bill by Bean License Plates (House Compare: H 1135)	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
(Compare to 412 c2) H 1135 General Bill by Grant License Plates	3/05/2020 S: Received -SJ 473
S 414 General Bill by Bean Fees/Specialty License Plates (House Compare: H 387)	3/06/2020 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 518
(Compare to 414 c2) H 387 General Bill by Hogan Johnson License Plate Fees	3/05/2020 S: Received -SJ 469

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