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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 337 General Bill by Leek Courts	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1256 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 109 NAYS 0 -HJ 1256 H: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (938140) -HJ 1246, 1255 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 878 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 878 + Show All Today's Actions
H 5 General Bill by DiCeglie Discretionary Sales Surtaxes	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1323 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 22 NAYS 17 -SJ 930 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (964263, 980309) -SJ 930 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 67 NAYS 43 -HJ 1272 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (338888) -HJ 1272 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (964263, 980309) -HJ 1269, 1272 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 29 NAYS 11 -SJ 886 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (338888) -SJ 886 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 886 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 885 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7081 General Bill by Civil Justice Subcommittee State Court System Administration	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 881 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 881 + Show All Today's Actions
H 301 General Bill by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Insurance	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 879 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 878 + Show All Today's Actions
H 447 General Bill by Diamond Building Permits	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1267 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 109 NAYS 0 -HJ 1267 H: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (970072) -HJ 1265, 1267 H: Temporarily postponed, on Senate message list -HJ 1256 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 880 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (353614) -SJ 880 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 880 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 879 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1033 General Bill by Yarborough, Stevenson Continuing Care Contracts	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 881 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 880 + Show All Today's Actions
H 977 General Bill by Stevenson Public Accountancy	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 879 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 879 + Show All Today's Actions
H 375 General Bill by Pigman Prescription Drug Monitoring Program	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 879 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 879 + Show All Today's Actions
H 6047 General Bill by Roach Florida ABLE Program	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 881, 882 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 881 + Show All Today's Actions
H 6017 General Bill by Duggan Small-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 882 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 882 + Show All Today's Actions
H 767 General Bill by Robinson Right of Entry	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 882 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 882 + Show All Today's Actions
H 5301 General Bill by Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee Information Technology Reorganization	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 882, 883 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 882 + Show All Today's Actions
H 861 General Bill by Roach, Fernandez-Barquin Local Government Financial Reporting	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 947 S: Receded from 1 amendment(s) (300314) -SJ 947 S: In returning messages H: Requested Senate to recede -HJ 1295 H: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (300314) -HJ 1289, 1295 H: In returning messages S: Passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 883 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 883 + Show All Today's Actions
H 925 General Bill by Webb Warranty Associations	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 883 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 883 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7103 General Bill by Commerce Committee Property Development	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1289 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 66 NAYS 42 -HJ 1289 H: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (444806) -HJ 1282, 1289 H: Amendment(s) failed (396347) -HJ 1289 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 26 NAYS 13 -SJ 885 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (444806) -SJ 885 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 884 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 883 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7123 General Bill by Ways and Means Committee Taxation	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1325 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 23 NAYS 17 -SJ 948 S: Receded from 1 amendment(s) (203950) -SJ 948 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (743867) -SJ 948 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 81 NAYS 25 -HJ 1301 H: Refused to concur, requested Senate to recede -HJ 1301 H: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (203950) -HJ 1301 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (749698) -HJ 1295, 1300 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (636739, 743867) -HJ 1300 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 2 -SJ 926, 927 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (749698) -SJ 926 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 888 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 888 + Show All Today's Actions
H 725 General Bill by Payne Commercial Motor Vehicles	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1259 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 111 NAYS 0 -HJ 1259 H: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (156244) -HJ 1256, 1258 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 885 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (156244) -SJ 885 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 885 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 885 + Show All Today's Actions
H 369 General Bill by Caruso Substance Abuse Services	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 886 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 886 + Show All Today's Actions
H 851 General Bill by Fitzenhagen Human Trafficking	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 954 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (638435) -SJ 954 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 108 NAYS 1 -HJ 1323 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (589144) -HJ 1312, 1323 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (638435) -HJ 1318, 1323 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 887 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 886 + Show All Today's Actions
H 807 General Bill by Aloupis Civics Education	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 887 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 887 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1253 General Bill by Health Quality Subcommittee Prescription Drug Monitoring Program	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 887, 888 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 887 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1622 General Bill by Montford Public Records/Foster Parent and Foster Parent Applicant Names (House Similar: H 1249)	5/03/2019 S: Died on Calendar S: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1622 c1) H 1249 General Bill by Overdorf, Roach Pub. Rec./Foster Parent Applicant and Foster Parent Names/Department of Children and Families	5/03/2019 S: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs S: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 879 General Bill by Williamson Genetic Information Used for Insurance Purposes	5/03/2019 S: Died on Calendar S: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration + Show All Today's Actions

Conference Report
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 2500 General Bill by Appropriations (Bradley) Appropriations	4/23/2019 S: Conference Committee appointed: Appropriations Conference Committee/Appropriations: Bradley (Chair), Benacquisto (At Large), Braynon (At Large), Flores (At Large), Gibson (At Large), Montford (At Large), Rodriguez (At Large), Simmons (At Large), Simpson (At Large); Appropriations Conference Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government/Agriculture and Natural Resources: Mayfield (Chair), Albritton, Bean, Benacquisto (At Large), Berman, Braynon (At Large), Broxson, Flores (At Large), Gibson (At Large), Hooper, Hutson, Montford (At Large), Powell, Rodriguez, Simmons (At Large), Simpson (At Large), Stewart; Appropriations Conference Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government/Government Operations and Technology: Mayfield (Chair), Albritton, Bean, Benacquisto (At Large), Berman, Braynon (At Large), Broxson, Flores (At Large), Gibson (At Large), Hooper, Hutson, Montford (At Large), Powell, Rodriguez, Simmons (At Large), Simpson (At Large), Stewart; Appropriations Conference Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice/Justice: Brandes (Chair), Benacquisto (At Large), Bracy, Braynon (At Large), Flores (At Large), Gainer, Gibson (At Large), Gruters, Harrell, Montford (At Large), Perry, Rodriguez (At Large), Rouson, Simmons (At Large), Simpson (At Large), Taddeo, Wright; Appropriations Conference Committee on Education/Higher Education: Stargel (Chair), Baxley, Benacquisto (At Large), Book, Braynon (At Large), Diaz, Flores, Gibson (At Large), Montford, Pizzo, Rodriguez (At Large), Simmons, Simpson (At Large); Appropriations Conference Committee on Education/PreK-12: Stargel (Chair), Baxley, Benacquisto (At Large), Book, Braynon (At Large), Diaz, Flores, Gibson (At Large), Montford, Pizzo, Rodriguez (At Large), Simmons, Simpson (At Large); Appropriations Conference Committee on Health and Human Services/Health Care: Bean (Chair), Benacquisto (At Large), Book, Braynon (At Large), Cruz, Diaz, Farmer, Flores, Gibson (At Large), Harrell, Hooper, Montford (At Large), Passidomo, Rader, Rodriguez (At Large), Rouson, Simmons (At Large), Simpson (At Large); Appropriations Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development/Transportation and Tourism: Hutson (Chair), Benacquisto (At Large), Brandes, Braynon (At Large), Flores (At Large), Gibson (At Large), Lee, Montford (At Large), Perry, Rodriguez (At Large), Simmons (At Large), Simpson, Taddeo, Thurston, Torres; -SJ 419
S 2502 General Bill by Appropriations (Bradley) Implementing the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act	5/03/2019 H: In returning messages S: Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 924 S: Conference Committee Report adopted (326660) -SJ 924 S: Conference Committee Report received -SJ 897 + Show All Today's Actions
S 2504 General Bill by Appropriations (Bradley) State Employees	5/03/2019 H: In returning messages S: Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 925, 926 S: Conference Committee Report adopted (663846) -SJ 925 S: Conference Committee Report received -SJ 925 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 1
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 322 General Bill by Simpson Health Plans	5/03/2019 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 892 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 23 NAYS 13 -SJ 892 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (819705) -SJ 892 + Show All Today's Actions
S 910 General Bill by Gainer Court-ordered Treatment Programs	5/03/2019 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 892 S: Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 892 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (085155) -SJ 892 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1020 General Bill by Bradley State Hemp Program	5/03/2019 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 895 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 895 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (024859) -SJ 895 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 2
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 281 General Bill by Stevenson Pub. Rec./Voters and Voter Registration	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1268 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 106 NAYS 2 -HJ 1268 H: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (177606) -HJ 1267, 1268 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 896 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (425013) -SJ 896 S: Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (177606) -SJ 896 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 3
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 5 General Bill by DiCeglie Discretionary Sales Surtaxes	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1323 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 22 NAYS 17 -SJ 930 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (964263, 980309) -SJ 930 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 67 NAYS 43 -HJ 1272 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (338888) -HJ 1272 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (964263, 980309) -HJ 1269, 1272 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 29 NAYS 11 -SJ 886 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (338888) -SJ 886 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 886 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 885 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 4
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 190 General Bill by Stargel Higher Education	5/03/2019 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 941 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 109 NAYS 0 -HJ 1311 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) to House amendment(s) (285804) -HJ 1303, 1311 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 941 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended (439287) -SJ 941 S: Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (285804) -SJ 932 S: In returning messages H: Returned -HJ 1265 S: Requested House to return -SJ 897 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 5
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 1113 General Bill by Renner Health Insurance Savings Programs	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 947 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (205125) -SJ 946 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 105 NAYS 2 -HJ 1282 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (640584) -HJ 1282 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (205125) -HJ 1277, 1282 + Show All Today's Actions
H 861 General Bill by Roach, Fernandez-Barquin Local Government Financial Reporting	5/03/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324 S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 947 S: Receded from 1 amendment(s) (300314) -SJ 947 S: In returning messages H: Requested Senate to recede -HJ 1295 H: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (300314) -HJ 1289, 1295 H: In returning messages S: Passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 883 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 883 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 6
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 7123 General Bill by Ways and Means Committee Taxation	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1325 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 23 NAYS 17 -SJ 948 S: Receded from 1 amendment(s) (203950) -SJ 948 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (743867) -SJ 948 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 81 NAYS 25 -HJ 1301 H: Refused to concur, requested Senate to recede -HJ 1301 H: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (203950) -HJ 1301 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (749698) -HJ 1295, 1300 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (636739, 743867) -HJ 1300 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 2 -SJ 926, 927 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (749698) -SJ 926 S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 888 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 888 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 7
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 851 General Bill by Fitzenhagen Human Trafficking	5/03/2019 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1324 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 954 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (638435) -SJ 954 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 108 NAYS 1 -HJ 1323 H: Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended (589144) -HJ 1312, 1323 H: Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted (638435) -HJ 1318, 1323 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 887 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 886 + Show All Today's Actions

Resolutions
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 1870 Concurrent Resolution by Benacquisto Extension of 2019 Legislative Session	5/03/2019 Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State -SJ 955 S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 955 H: Adopted -HJ 1323 H: Read 2nd time -HJ 1323 H: Received -HJ 1323 H: In Messages S: Adopted -SJ 949 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 948 S: Introduced -SJ 948 + Show All Today's Actions

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