HB 0059 2003
1	CHAMBER ACTION
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6	The Committee on State Administration recommends the following:
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8	Committee Substitute
9	Remove the entire bill and insert:
10	A bill to be entitled
11	An act relating to the Medal of Heroism; providing that
12	designated persons are eligible to receive the Medal of
13	Heroism; providing for application to the Governor;
14	providing an effective date.
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16	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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18	Section 1. (1) The Governor may award a Medal of Heroism
19	of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a law
20	enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, as
21	defined in s. 943.10(14), Florida Statutes; a firefighter, as
22	defined in s. 112.191(1)(b), Florida Statutes; an emergency
23	medical technician, as defined in s. 401.23(11), Florida
24	Statutes; or a paramedic, as defined in s. 401.23(17), Florida
25	Statutes. A recipient must have distinguished himself or herself
26	conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity; must have risked his
27	or her life deliberately above and beyond the call of duty while
28	performing duty in his or her respective position; and must have
29	engaged in hazardous or perilous activities to preserve lives
30	with the knowledge that such activities might result in great
31	personal harm.
32	(2) A candidate or a person seeking to nominate a
33	candidate for the award must make written application to the
34	Governor. The Governor may refer an application to any public or
35	private entity for advice and recommendations regarding the
36	application.
37	Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2003.