Bill Actions for 11/8/2017 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Open Calendar

Bill Actions

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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 1 General Bill by Donalds The Hope Scholarship Program	H: Now in PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 252 H: Favorable by PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 5 -HJ 252 + All Today's Actions
S 4 General Bill by Galvano Higher Education	S: Now in Appropriations -SJ 104 S: Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 104 + All Today's Actions
H 5 General Bill by Metz State Officer Post-service Lobbying Restrictions	H: Placed on Calendar -HJ 252
H 9 General Bill by Judiciary Committee Federal Immigration Enforcement	H: Placed on Calendar -HJ 250
H 11 General Bill by Government Accountability Committee Government Accountability	H: Placed on Calendar -HJ 250
H 25 General Bill by Government Accountability Committee Labor Organizations	H: Referred to Government Accountability Committee -HJ 15
H 53 General Bill by Jacobs Coral Reefs	H: On Committee agenda-- Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:00 am, Morris Hall
H 75 General Bill by Ponder Postsecondary Fee Waivers	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall
H 83 General Bill by Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee Agency Rulemaking	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
S 88 General Bill by Hukill High School Graduation Requirements	S: Now in Appropriations -SJ 104 S: Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 104 + All Today's Actions
H 89 General Bill by Spano Actions Against Contractors Without Required Insurance Coverage	H: Now in Careers and Competition Subcommittee -HJ 252 H: Favorable by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 252 + All Today's Actions
H 133 General Bill by Porter Computer Coding Instruction	H: Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 23 H: Withdrawn from PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee; Education Committee + All Today's Actions
H 135 General Bill by Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Motor Vehicle Registration Applications	H: CS by Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 253
H 147 Memorial by Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Status of Puerto Rico	H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c) H: CS by Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 252 + All Today's Actions
H 167 General Bill by Spano Victims of Human Trafficking	H: Now in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee H: Favorable by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 252 + All Today's Actions
H 169 Trust Fund/General Bill by Spano Trust Funds/Creation/Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention/FDLE	H: Now in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 185 General Bill by Mariano Redirection of Fees to Tax Collectors	H: Placed on Calendar -HJ 253
H 193 General Bill by Stark Mortgage Brokering	H: On Committee agenda-- Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Sumner Hall
H 205 General Bill by Stark Transportation Facility Designations	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 215 General Bill by Payne Motor Vehicles	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 239 General Bill by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Consumer Finance	H: On Committee agenda-- Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Sumner Hall
H 247 General Bill by Ausley Vessel Registration	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 10:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 257 General Bill by Porter State Group Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Programs	H: Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 28 H: Withdrawn from Appropriations Committee; Health and Human Services Committee + All Today's Actions
H 271 General Bill by Rommel Bankruptcy Matters in Foreclosure Proceedings	H: Favorable by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 253
H 281 General Bill by Williams, Daniels Incarcerated Parents	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 299 General Bill by McClain Florida Building Commission	H: On Committee agenda-- Careers and Competition Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 10:30 am, Webster Hall
H 307 General Bill by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Florida Commission on Human Relations	H: CS by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 253
H 317 General Bill by Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Local Tax Referenda	H: CS by Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 2 -HJ 253
H 319 Resolution by Ponder, Rodrigues Gulf of Mexico Range Complex	H: On Committee agenda-- Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, 11/08/17, 8:00 am, 12 HOB --Temporarily Postponed
H 329 General Bill by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage Exclusions	H: On Committee agenda-- Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Sumner Hall
H 335 General Bill by Nunez, White Marriage of Minors	H: Favorable by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 1 -HJ 253
H 353 General Bill by Appropriations Committee Autonomous Vehicles	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
S 354 General Bill by Stargel Government Accountability	S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
H 405 General Bill by Williamson, Payne Linear Facilities	H: On Committee agenda-- Energy and Utilities Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:00 am, Webster Hall
S 432 General Bill by Lee Community Redevelopment Agencies	S: Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development -SJ 102
H 441 General Bill by Hardemon, Willhite Motor Vehicle Insurance Online Verification System	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 10:30 am, 116 Knott Building
S 444 General Bill by Bean Pregnancy Support Services	S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
H 455 General Bill by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Governance of Banks and Trust Companies	H: On Committee agenda-- Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Sumner Hall
H 467 General Bill by DuBose Renters Insurance	H: Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 43
H 469 General Bill by Natural Resources and Public Lands Subcommittee Salvage of Pleasure Vessels	H: Referred to Natural Resources and Public Lands Subcommittee; Careers and Competition Subcommittee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 43
H 471 General Bill by Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Unmanned Aircraft	H: Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 43
H 473 General Bill by Leek, Brodeur Animal Welfare	H: Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 43
H 475 Memorial by Jacquet Preserving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program	H: Referred to Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 43
H 477 General Bill by Jacquet, Asencio Judicial Nominating Commissions	H: Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 43
H 479 General Bill by Williams Health Care Facility Inspections	H: Referred to Health Innovation Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 43
H 481 General Bill by Diamond Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Controlled Substance Offenses	H: Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 44
H 483 General Bill by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Unfair Insurance Trade Practices	H: Referred to Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; Commerce Committee -HJ 44
H 487 General Bill by Olszewski Residential Treatment Center Requirements	H: Referred to Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 44
H 489 General Bill by Pritchett, DuBose Juvenile Civil Citation and Similar Diversion Programs	H: Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 44
H 491 General Bill by Roth Theft	H: Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 44
H 493 General Bill by Diaz Special Risk Class	H: Referred to Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 44
H 495 General Bill by Diaz, Bileca K-12 Public Education	H: Referred to PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; Education Committee -HJ 44
H 497 General Bill by Stone Hospice Care	H: Referred to Health Innovation Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 44
H 499 General Bill by Mercado Insurance Coverage for Mental and Nervous Disorders	H: Referred to Health Innovation Subcommittee; Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 45
H 501 Joint Resolution by Ahern Save-Our-Homes Property Tax Amendment	H: Referred to Ways and Means Committee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 45
H 503 General Bill by Ahern Limitations on Homestead Assessments	H: Referred to Ways and Means Committee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 45
H 505 General Bill by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Dependency Proceedings	H: Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 45
H 507 Public Records/General Bill by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Pub. Rec./E-mail Addresses of Current Justices and Judges	H: Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 45
H 509 General Bill by Shaw Juvenile Justice	H: Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 46
S 510 General Bill by Young Reporting of Adverse Incidents in Planned Out-of-hospital Births	S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
H 511 General Bill by Shaw Charter Schools	H: Referred to PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee; PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee; Education Committee
S 512 General Bill by Young Homestead Waivers	S: Now in Judiciary -SJ 102
H 513 General Bill by Rommel Distributing Pharmaceutical Drugs and Devices	H: Referred to Health Quality Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 46
H 569 General Bill by Daniels Correctional Officers	H: Filed
H 571 General Bill by Hardemon Robot Tax Study	H: Filed
H 573 General Bill by Daniels, Pigman Involuntary Examinations Under the Baker Act	H: Filed
H 575 General Bill by Beshears Metropolitan Planning Organizations	H: Filed
H 577 General Bill by Silvers, Duran High School Graduation Requirements	H: Filed
H 579 General Bill by Jones Infectious Disease Elimination Pilot Program	H: Filed
H 581 General Bill by Latvala Subpoenas in Investigations of Sexual Offenses	H: Filed
H 583 General Bill by Clemons Motorcycle and Moped Riders	H: Filed
H 585 General Bill by Fine Tourist Development Tax	H: Filed
H 587 General Bill by Newton Year-round School Programs	H: Filed
H 589 General Bill by Newton Public Meetings	H: Filed
H 591 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Missing Persons	H: Filed
H 593 General Bill by Porter Homestead Exemptions	H: Filed
H 595 General Bill by Rommel Motor Vehicle Dealers	H: Filed
H 597 General Bill by Yarborough Health Care	H: Filed
H 599 General Bill by Altman Lis Pendens	H: Filed
H 601 General Bill by Leek Ticket Websites	H: Filed
H 603 General Bill by Gonzalez Taxes and Fees for Veterans and Low Income Persons	H: Filed
H 605 General Bill by Geller Drug Safety	H: Filed
H 607 General Bill by Santiago Housing Finance Authorities	H: Filed
H 609 General Bill by Public Integrity and Ethics Committee Vote-by-Mail Ballots	H: Filed
H 611 General Bill by Geller Regional Agency and Regional Planning Council Meetings	H: Filed
H 613 Joint Resolution by Geller Legislation by Initiative	H: Filed
S 628 General Bill by Grimsley Maintenance of Certification or Recertification	S: Referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Rules -SJ 51
S 632 General Bill by Montford Vessel Registration	S: Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 51
S 634 General Bill by Steube Residential Treatment Center Requirements	S: Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 51
S 636 General Bill by Campbell Licensure of Internationally Trained Physicians	S: Referred to Health Policy; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 52
S 638 General Bill by Campbell Delivery of Nursing Services	S: Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 52
S 640 General Bill by Rouson Consumer Finance Loans	S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Rules -SJ 53
S 642 General Bill by Baxley Deferred Presentment Transactions	S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Rules -SJ 53
S 644 General Bill by Bracy Juvenile Civil Citation and Similar Diversion Programs	S: Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 646 General Bill by Rodriguez Sunshine Scholarship Program	S: Referred to Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 648 General Bill by Baxley Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities	S: Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 650 General Bill by Baxley Administrative Review of Property Taxes	S: Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 652 General Bill by Stargel Costs of Prosecution and Investigation	S: Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 654 General Bill by Perry Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program	S: Referred to Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 656 General Bill by Rodriguez Public Utility Environmental Remediation Costs	S: Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Rules -SJ 53
S 658 General Bill by Brandes Tourist Development Tax	S: Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 53
S 660 General Bill by Brandes Florida Insurance Code Exemption for Nonprofit Religious Organizations	S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 53
S 662 General Bill by Stargel Protection for Vulnerable Investors	S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Rules -SJ 54
S 664 General Bill by Young Salvage of Pleasure Vessels	S: Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Transportation; Rules -SJ 54
S 666 General Bill by Brandes Noncriminal Traffic Infractions	S: Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 54
S 668 General Bill by Brandes Year-round School Programs	S: Referred to Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Appropriations -SJ 54
S 670 General Bill by Baxley Ratification of Rules of the St. Johns River Water Management District	S: Referred to Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Rules -SJ 54
S 672 General Bill by Stargel Truck License Taxes	S: Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 54
S 674 General Bill by Young Steroid Use in Racing Greyhounds	S: Referred to Regulated Industries; Agriculture; Rules -SJ 54
S 676 General Bill by Passidomo Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets and Liabilities	S: Referred to Judiciary; Banking and Insurance; Rules -SJ 54
S 678 General Bill by Gibson Renters Insurance	S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 54
S 680 General Bill by Passidomo Construction Defect Claims	S: Referred to Judiciary; Commerce and Tourism; Rules -SJ 55
S 682 General Bill by Garcia Students Remaining on School Grounds During School Hours	S: Referred to Education; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 55
S 684 General Bill by Perry Transportation Facility Designations/Tom Petty Memorial Highway	S: Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 55
S 686 General Bill by Perry Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions	S: Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 55
S 688 General Bill by Garcia Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax	S: Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 55
S 690 General Bill by Brandes Criminal History Records	S: Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 55
S 692 Public Records/General Bill by Brandes Public Records/Sealing of Criminal History Records	S: Referred to Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 55
S 694 General Bill by Brandes Mandatory Sentences	S: Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 55
S 696 General Bill by Rodriguez Conversion Therapy	S: Referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules -SJ 55
S 700 General Bill by Farmer Strategic Fuel Reserve	S: Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 55
S 702 General Bill by Farmer Criminal History Records in Applications for Public Employment and Admission to Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions	S: Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Education; Appropriations; Rules -SJ 56
S 704 General Bill by Farmer Voter Registration	S: Referred to Ethics and Elections; Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 56
S 706 General Bill by Steube Crime Stoppers Organizations	S: Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 56
S 708 General Bill by Brandes Performance of Physician Assistants and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners	S: Referred to Health Policy; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 56
S 804 General Bill by Passidomo Possession of Real Property	S: Filed
S 806 General Bill by Baxley Water Management District Surplus Lands	S: Filed
S 808 Public Records/General Bill by Baxley Public Records/Surplus Lands	S: Filed
S 810 General Bill by Powell Vote-by-mail Ballots	S: Filed
S 812 Joint Resolution by Hukill Court of Claims	S: Filed
S 814 General Bill by Hukill Court of Claims	S: Filed
S 816 General Bill by Powell Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces	S: Filed
S 818 General Bill by Powell Emergency Exemption from Tolls	S: Filed
S 820 General Bill by Powell Firesafety Inspectors	S: Filed
S 822 General Bill by Hutson Beverage Law	S: Filed
S 824 General Bill by Garcia School District Price Level Index	S: Filed
H 2007 Appropriations Project by Ponder Okaloosa County Historical Museum Cooperative (OCHMC)	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2017 Appropriations Project by Gruters Jewish Family and Children's Services of the Suncoast - Children's Crisis Teams	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 2025 Appropriations Project by Harrell Riverwalk Boardwalk Extension Project	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2027 Appropriations Project by Harrell Hibiscus Children’s Center – Fixed Capital Outlay for an Emergency Shelter Serving At-Risk Youth	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 2033 Appropriations Project by Gonzalez City of Venice Road Improvement Project	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2047 Appropriations Project by Plakon Florida Baptist Children's Home - Brave Moms Program	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 2053 Appropriations Project by Caldwell Ft. Myers Salvation Army - Co-Occurring Residential Treatment Program	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 2057 Appropriations Project by Gruters Coastal Behavioral Healthcare – Florida Assertive Community Treatment Team	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 2071 Appropriations Project by Gruters The Salvation Army Sarasota Area Command – Residential Substance Abuse Recovery and Treatment Services	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 253 H: Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 253 + All Today's Actions
H 2075 Appropriations Project by Santiago Home Builders Institute (HBI) Building Careers for Veterans	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2083 Appropriations Project by Russell Building Code Enforcement Training Program	H: On Committee agenda-- Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 10:30 am, Morris Hall
H 2087 Appropriations Project by Hager JARC Community Works	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2089 Appropriations Project by Diaz NW 59th Avenue Extension and Redevelopment Plan	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2091 Appropriations Project by Diaz Nova Southeastern University - Health Professionals Tuition Assistance	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall
H 2093 Appropriations Project by Jacquet Town of Lake Park - Road Striping Improvements	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2101 Appropriations Project by Jacquet Town of Lake Park - Downtown Parking Lot	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2103 Appropriations Project by McClain Motorcycle Safety and Education	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2107 Appropriations Project by Silvers Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society – Visitor Safety and Infrastructure	H: On Committee agenda-- Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 8:30 am, 116 Knott Building
H 2109 Appropriations Project by Russell Lauderdale Lakes Fire Station Renovation Project	H: On Committee agenda-- Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 10:30 am, Morris Hall
H 2115 Appropriations Project by Santiago Stetson University--DaVinci Literacy Arts for Title 1 Schools	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall
H 2117 Appropriations Project by Gruters Humane Society of Sarasota County - Shelter Renovation	H: Referred to Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 128
H 2119 Appropriations Project by Magar Place of Hope, Inc. - Child Welfare and Foster Care Regionalization Phase IV	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2121 Appropriations Project by Cummings Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging - Home Delivered Meals	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2123 Appropriations Project by Gruters Sarasota County - Dona Bay Watershed Restoration Project	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2125 Appropriations Project by Ponder University of West Florida - Cybersecurity Support	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129 + All Today's Actions
H 2127 Appropriations Project by Cummings Clay Behavioral Health-Crisis Prevention Team	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2129 Appropriations Project by Silvers Palm Springs Drainage Improvements along 19th Avenue North and Davis Road	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2131 Appropriations Project by Silvers Belle Glade Teen Center Campaign	H: Referred to PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2133 Appropriations Project by Jones Pembroke Park I-95 Mitigation Renovation Drainage Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2135 Appropriations Project by McClain, Watson Marion County Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Phase 3	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2137 Appropriations Project by McClain Hands of Mercy Everywhere, Inc.-Belleview Lakeside Hospitality Program	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2139 Appropriations Project by Cummings Auditory Oral Early Intervention Project for Children with Hearing Loss Ages Birth Through Two	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2141 Appropriations Project by Pritchett Miami Gardens Neighborhood Stormwater Swale Re-Grading Project	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 129
H 2143 Appropriations Project by Pritchett Miami Gardens Vista Verde Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2145 Appropriations Project by Pigman Glades County Caloosahatchee River & Estuary Area Wastewater	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2147 Appropriations Project by Pritchett Florida Memorial University - Technology Learning Opportunities for the Local Workforce	H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2149 Appropriations Project by Raburn Lowry Park Zoo Manatee Hospital	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2151 Appropriations Project by Raburn Mary Welsh Foundation Therapeutic Home for Girls	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2153 Appropriations Project by Avila Florida International University - Washington Center University Scholarships	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130 + All Today's Actions
H 2155 Appropriations Project by Harrell Port St. Lucie Glades Wastewater Treatment Construction	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2157 Appropriations Project by Diaz University of Florida Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130 + All Today's Actions
H 2159 Appropriations Project by Diaz Miami Lakes West Drainage Improvements Phase 3	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2161 Appropriations Project by Diaz Miami Lakes Royal Oaks Drainage Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2163 Appropriations Project by Silvers City of West Palm Beach - Rosemary Corridor Enhancement	H: Referred to Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2165 Appropriations Project by Magar Florida Atlantic University - Medicinal Chemistry Core Group	H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 130
H 2167 Appropriations Project by Magar South Indian River Water Control District 127th Drive North Drainage Improvement Project	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2169 Appropriations Project by Gruters Manatee County - Robinson Preserve Habitat Restoration	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2171 Appropriations Project by Gonzalez Senior Friendship Centers - Capital Repairs/Maintenance	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2173 Appropriations Project by Gonzalez Centerstone Psychiatric Residency Expansion	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2175 Appropriations Project by Hager Palm Beach County Tarpon Cove Phase II	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2177 Appropriations Project by Hager West Palm Beach Washington Road Utilities and Stormwater Outfall Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2179 Appropriations Project by Hager Palm Beach County Lake Worth Lagoon Monitoring and Administration	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2181 Appropriations Project by Hager Riviera Beach Singer Island South Stormwater Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2183 Appropriations Project by Hager Hypoluxo Septic to Sewer Conversion	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2185 Appropriations Project by Gruters Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Master Site Plan	H: Referred to Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2187 Appropriations Project by Magar Palm Beach County Hungryland Slough Hydrological Restoration Phase I	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2189 Appropriations Project by Burton Lakeland Regional Medical Center - Freestanding Behavioral Health Hospital and Outpatient Center	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 131
H 2191 Appropriations Project by Burton Hurricane Preparedness - Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc.	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2193 Appropriations Project by Roth J.W. Corbett Levee Construction Phase II	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2195 Appropriations Project by Roth Juno Beach Universe Boulevard Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2197 Appropriations Project by Ahern University of South Florida St. Petersburg- Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall --Not Considered H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132 + All Today's Actions
H 2199 Appropriations Project by Porter University of Florida: Institute for Comparative Veterinary Diagnostics	H: On Committee agenda-- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 11/15/17, 3:00 pm, Webster Hall H: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132 + All Today's Actions
H 2201 Appropriations Project by Harrell Port St. Lucie Sagamore Basin Stormwater Treatment Area	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2203 Appropriations Project by Toledo TAMPA: Treasure Circle & Bay Avenue Drainage Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2205 Appropriations Project by Toledo TAMPA: Euclid: Westshore to Renellie Circle Drainage Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2207 Appropriations Project by Toledo TAMPA: Everina St: Carrington to Beaumont Flooding Relief	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2209 Appropriations Project by Toledo TAMPA: Anita Subdivision Drainage Improvements	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2211 Appropriations Project by Toledo TAMPA: Lamb Canal Embankment Rehabilitation	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2213 Appropriations Project by Byrd Five Star Veterans Center Homeless Housing and Re-integration Project	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 132
H 2215 Appropriations Project by Byrd City of Jacksonville Beach Coastal Hardening	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2217 Appropriations Project by Byrd City of Jacksonville Beach - Taylor Property Acquisition	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2219 Appropriations Project by Drake Doctors Memorial Hospital – Substance Abuse Treatment Services	H: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2221 Appropriations Project by Pigman Moore Haven Water Plant Expansion	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2223 Appropriations Project by Pigman Okeechobee Taylor Creek SW 4th Street Stormwater	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2225 Appropriations Project by Pigman Spring Lake Improvement District Sewer Infrastructure	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2227 Appropriations Project by Pigman Okeechobee Utility Authority Treasure Island Septic to Sewer	H: Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2229 Appropriations Project by Pigman Okeechobee County Emergency Special Needs Multi-Use Facility	H: Referred to Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee -HJ 133
H 2295 Appropriations Project by Ahern University of South Florida St. Petersburg- Family Study Center	H: Filed
H 2297 Appropriations Project by Moraitis Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Septic Tank Conversion Project	H: Filed
H 2299 Appropriations Project by Jenne Southwest Ranches Street Lighting Project	H: Filed
H 2301 Appropriations Project by Jenne Austin Hepburn Senior Mini Center - City of Hallandale Beach	H: Filed
H 2303 Appropriations Project by Jenne Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County - Alzheimer's Caregiver Respite	H: Filed
H 2305 Appropriations Project by Jenne Family Reconnection Program	H: Filed
H 2307 Appropriations Project by Beshears Apalachee Center Short Term Residential Forensic Facility	H: Filed
H 2309 Appropriations Project by Beshears Apalachee Center Community Action Team	H: Filed
H 2311 Appropriations Project by Byrd Mayport Working Waterfront Revitalization	H: Filed
H 2313 Appropriations Project by Trumbull Life Management Center of Northwest Florida - Forensic Florida Assertive Community Treatment Team	H: Filed
H 2315 Appropriations Project by Trumbull Mexico Beach Pier	H: Filed
H 2317 Appropriations Project by Trumbull Parker Watermain Replacement	H: Filed
H 2319 Appropriations Project by Fitzenhagen Payment of Florida Bar Dues and Legal Education Courses for State Employees	H: Filed
H 2321 Appropriations Project by Jones Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan	H: Filed
H 2323 Appropriations Project by Cruz St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Chronic-Complex Clinic	H: Filed
H 2325 Appropriations Project by Clemons ACORN Clinic: Healthcare Safety Net in North Central Florida	H: Filed
H 2327 Appropriations Project by Clemons University of Florida Lastinger Center	H: Filed
H 2329 Appropriations Project by Ponder Cinco Bayou Glenwood Park Stormwater Improvements	H: Filed
H 2331 Appropriations Project by Ponder City of Ft. Walton Beach - Central Receiving Facility for Criminal Justice Diversion	H: Filed
H 2333 Appropriations Project by Ponder One Hopeful Place Phase II & III Buildout	H: Filed
H 2335 Appropriations Project by Killebrew Lake Region Lakes Management District Rainfall Storage and Aquifer Recharge	H: Filed
H 2337 Appropriations Project by Burton Wauchula Water Mainlines Connections	H: Filed
H 2339 Appropriations Project by Jacquet Town of Lake Park - Town Hall Waterproofing and Roof Replacement	H: Filed
H 2341 Appropriations Project by Porter Suwannee County I-75/CR 136 (White Springs Exit) Water Plant	H: Filed
H 2343 Appropriations Project by Fine Junior Achievement Workforce Readiness Programs Expansion	H: Filed
H 2345 Appropriations Project by Burgess BayCare Behavioral Health - Veterans Intervention Program	H: Filed
H 2347 Appropriations Project by Watson North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens Services, Inc. - Home Delivered Meals	H: Filed
H 2349 Appropriations Project by Yarborough Crosswalk Countdown Head Improvement Plan - Jacksonville	H: Filed
H 2351 Appropriations Project by Santiago Daytona State College - Optician Technology Program Equipment	H: Filed
H 2353 Appropriations Project by Antone Urban Communities Child Welfare Initiative (UCCW)	H: Filed
H 2355 Appropriations Project by Harrell Martin County Old Palm City Vacuum Sewer System	H: Filed
H 2357 Appropriations Project by Harrell Martin County Golden Gate Vacuum Sewer System	H: Filed
H 6021 General Bill by Stevenson Guardian Ad Litem Direct-Support Organization	H: Favorable by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 253
H 6027 General Bill by Richardson Marriage Equality	H: Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 234
H 6029 General Bill by Plakon, Cortes Cardrooms	H: Filed
H 6031 General Bill by Geller Death Penalty	H: Filed
H 6509 Claims/General Bill by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Relief/C.M.H./Department of Children and Families	H: CS by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 253
H 6515 Claims/Local Bill by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Relief/Cathleen Smiley/Brevard County	H: Referred to Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 238
H 6523 Claims/Local Bill by Raburn Relief/Ashraf Kamel & Marguerite Dimitri/Palm Beach County School Board	H: Filed
H 7001 Joint Resolution by Ways and Means Committee Supermajority Vote for State Taxes or Fees	H: Filed

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