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CS/CS/HB 7015: Military and Veteran Support

GENERAL BILL by Economic Affairs Committee ; Appropriations Committee ; Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee ; Smith ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Adkins ; Ahern ; Albritton ; Artiles ; Baxley ; Berman ; Brodeur ; Broxson ; Caldwell ; Campbell ; Coley ; Corcoran ; Cruz ; Cummings ; Danish ; Diaz, J. ; Dudley ; Edwards ; Eisnaugle ; Fitzenhagen ; Gaetz ; Hager ; Harrell ; Hooper ; Mayfield ; McBurney ; McGhee ; Metz ; Murphy ; Nelson ; Nunez ; Peters ; Pigman ; Porter ; Rader ; Rangel ; Raschein ; Raulerson ; Ray ; Rehwinkel Vasilinda ; Renuart ; Roberson ; Rodriguez, J. ; Rogers ; Rooney ; Santiago ; Schwartz ; Spano ; Steube ; Van Zant ; Williams ; Zimmermann

Military and Veteran Support; Revises & creates provisions to benefit veterans & servicemembers with regard to Educational Dollars for Duty program; Florida Veterans' Walk of Honor & Florida Veterans' Memorial Garden; governmental & private employment preference; employment & training services; waiver of fees by DPBR & DOH; residency in Florida State Veterans' Domiciliary Home & admittance to state veterans' nursing home; drivers license & learner's permit exemptions & extensions; physician certificate for practice in areas of critical need; establishing certain charter schools; & waiver of certain state university, Florida College System institution, & career center fees; establishes Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. & Veterans Employment & Training Services Program in DVA; assigns various duties to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., and VISIT Florida for marketing; provides appropriations. APPROPRIATION: $22,489,498

Effective Date: 7/1/2014
 Last Action: 4/1/2014 - Chapter No. 2014-1, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62)
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/22/2014 House • Filed
    1/27/2014 House • Referred to Appropriations Committee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 121
    1/28/2014 House • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee, 02/04/14, 9:30 am, Webster Hall
    2/4/2014 House • CS by Appropriations Committee; YEAS 25 NAYS 0 -HJ 155
    2/7/2014 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    2/10/2014 House • Now in Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 151
    2/13/2014 House • On Committee agenda-- Economic Affairs Committee, 02/20/14, 1:00 pm, Reed Hall
    2/20/2014 House • CS/CS by- Economic Affairs Committee; YEAS 16 NAYS 0 -HJ 161
    2/27/2014 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c)
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 151
    3/4/2014 House • Introduced -HJ 190
    • CS by Appropriations Committee read 1st time -HJ 149
    • CS/CS by Economic Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 149
    • Read 2nd time -HJ 190
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Read 3rd time -HJ 190
    • CS passed; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 190
    • Immediately certified -HJ 191
    3/4/2014 Senate • In Messages
    3/5/2014 Senate • Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Appropriations -SJ 229
    3/10/2014 Senate • Received -SJ 228
    3/11/2014 Senate • Withdrawn from Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Appropriations -SJ 234
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 234
    • Substituted for CS/SB 860 -SJ 235
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 234
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 235
    • CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 235
    • Immediately certified -SJ 235
    3/11/2014 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 248
    3/26/2014 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -HJ 366
    3/31/2014 • Approved by Governor -HJ 441
    4/1/2014 • Chapter No. 2014-1, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62)

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  • CS/CS/HB 7015, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/11/2014 at 11:29 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 5/9/2014 (pdf)

    Related Bills (10)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 860 (c1) Military and Veterans Affairs Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Similar Last Action: 3/11/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1), CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62) -SJ 235
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 35 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Peters, Fitzenhagen Compare Last Action: 2/28/2014 H Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1) -HJ 12
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    H 205 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Rodriguez Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (HEWS)     		Track This Bill
    H 851 (er) Postsecondary Education Tuition and Fees Nunez Compare Last Action: 6/9/2014 Chapter No. 2014-62, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 873 (c1) Employment of Veterans Ingram Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 84 (c2) Waivers of Out-of-state Fees for Veterans Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 140 (c2) Driver Licenses Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 418 Fee Waivers for Military Veterans Sachs Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (MS)     		Track This Bill
    S 428 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Bullard Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (ED)     		Track This Bill
    S 970 Employment of Veterans Hays Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Commerce and Tourism, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (CM)     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (27)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    250.10 Appointment and duties of the Adjutant General. Page 4 (pdf)
    250.35 Courts-martial. Page 11 (pdf)
    265.0031 Page 11 (pdf)
    288.0001 Economic Development Programs Evaluation. Page 12 (pdf)
    295.065 Legislative intent. Page 13 (pdf)
    295.07 Preference in appointment and retention. Page 13 (pdf)
    295.08 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is used. Page 15 (pdf)
    295.085 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used. Page 16 (pdf)
    295.188 Page 16 (pdf)
    295.21 Page 17 (pdf)
    295.22 Page 24 (pdf)
    295.23 Page 31 (pdf)
    296.06 State policy; eligibility requirements. Page 35 (pdf)
    296.36 Eligibility and priority of admittance. Page 35 (pdf)
    322.031 Nonresident; when license required. Page 36 (pdf)
    322.121 Periodic reexamination of all drivers. Page 38 (pdf)
    455.213 General licensing provisions. Page 38 (pdf)
    456.013 Department; general licensing provisions. Page 38 (pdf)
    456.024 Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards or the department; spouses. Page 39 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 41 (pdf)
    458.3151 Page 42 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 46 (pdf)
    459.00761 Page 46 (pdf)
    468.304 Certification. Page 50 (pdf)
    499.012 Permit application requirements. Page 51 (pdf)
    1002.33 Charter schools. Page 52 (pdf)
    1009.26 Fee waivers. Page 53 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 7015, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/27/2014 at 11:40 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (12)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 860 (c1) Military and Veterans Affairs Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Similar Last Action: 3/11/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1), CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62) -SJ 235
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 35 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Peters, Fitzenhagen Compare Last Action: 2/28/2014 H Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1) -HJ 12
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    H 205 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Rodriguez Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (HEWS)     		Track This Bill
    H 851 (c2) Determination of Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Nunez Compare Last Action: 6/9/2014 Chapter No. 2014-62, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 873 (c1) Employment of Veterans Ingram Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 84 (c2) Waivers of Out-of-state Fees for Veterans Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 140 (c2) Driver Licenses Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 418 Fee Waivers for Military Veterans Sachs Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (MS)     		Track This Bill
    S 428 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes Bullard Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (ED)     		Track This Bill
    S 790 (c1) Education Legg Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5101 (Ch. 2014-56)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill
    S 970 Employment of Veterans Hays Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Commerce and Tourism, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (CM)     		Track This Bill
    S 1400 Postsecondary Student Tuition Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/4/2014 4:24 PM House 116 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/11/2014 10:25 AM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (27)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    250.10 Appointment and duties of the Adjutant General. Page 4 (pdf)
    250.35 Courts-martial. Page 11 (pdf)
    265.0031 Page 11 (pdf)
    288.0001 Economic Development Programs Evaluation. Page 12 (pdf)
    295.065 Legislative intent. Page 13 (pdf)
    295.07 Preference in appointment and retention. Page 13 (pdf)
    295.08 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is used. Page 15 (pdf)
    295.085 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used. Page 16 (pdf)
    295.188 Page 16 (pdf)
    295.21 Page 17 (pdf)
    295.22 Page 24 (pdf)
    295.23 Page 31 (pdf)
    296.06 State policy; eligibility requirements. Page 35 (pdf)
    296.36 Eligibility and priority of admittance. Page 35 (pdf)
    322.031 Nonresident; when license required. Page 36 (pdf)
    322.121 Periodic reexamination of all drivers. Page 38 (pdf)
    455.213 General licensing provisions. Page 38 (pdf)
    456.013 Department; general licensing provisions. Page 38 (pdf)
    456.024 Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards or the department; spouses. Page 39 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 41 (pdf)
    458.3151 Page 42 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 46 (pdf)
    459.00761 Page 46 (pdf)
    468.304 Certification. Page 50 (pdf)
    499.012 Permit application requirements. Page 51 (pdf)
    1002.33 Charter schools. Page 52 (pdf)
    1009.26 Fee waivers. Page 53 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 7015, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/7/2014 at 4:47 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Economic Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/27/2014 (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 873 Employment of Veterans Ingram Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 84 (c2) Waivers of Out-of-state Fees for Veterans Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 140 (c2) Driver Licenses Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 418 Fee Waivers for Military Veterans Sachs Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (MS)     		Track This Bill
    S 860 Military and Veterans Affairs Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Compare Last Action: 3/11/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1), CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62) -SJ 235
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 970 Employment of Veterans Hays Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Commerce and Tourism, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (CM)     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    827961 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Smith 2/19/2014
    6:07 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/20/2014     		PDF
    hierarchy 131263 - Amendment to Amendment (827961)
    Remove lines 1367-1383 of the amendment and insert:     		Goodson 2/20/2014
    1:51 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/20/2014     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    250.10 Appointment and duties of the Adjutant General. Page 2 (pdf)
    250.35 Courts-martial. Page 8 (pdf)
    265.004 Page 8 (pdf)
    295.065 Legislative intent. Page 9 (pdf)
    295.07 Preference in appointment and retention. Page 10 (pdf)
    295.08 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is used. Page 12 (pdf)
    295.085 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used. Page 13 (pdf)
    296.06 State policy; eligibility requirements. Page 13 (pdf)
    296.36 Eligibility and priority of admittance. Page 14 (pdf)
    322.031 Nonresident; when license required. Page 14 (pdf)
    322.121 Periodic reexamination of all drivers. Page 16 (pdf)
    455.213 General licensing provisions. Page 16 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 17 (pdf)
    458.3151 Page 21 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 25 (pdf)
    459.00761 Page 29 (pdf)
    499.012 Permit application requirements. Page 33 (pdf)
    1009.26 Fee waivers. Page 35 (pdf)

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  • HB 7015, Original Filed Version Posted 1/22/2014 at 2:49 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/7/2014 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 84 (c2) Waivers of Out-of-state Fees for Veterans Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62), CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 140 (c2) Driver Licenses Bradley Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (AP)     		Track This Bill
    S 418 Fee Waivers for Military Veterans Sachs Compare Last Action: 5/2/2014 S Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1)
    Location: In committee/council (MS)     		Track This Bill
    S 860 Military and Veterans Affairs Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Compare Last Action: 3/11/2014 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7015 (Ch. 2014-1), CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62) -SJ 235
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    644131 - Amendment
    Remove lines 165-188 and insert:     		Smith 2/3/2014
    7:50 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/4/2014     		PDF
    254515 - Amendment
    Between lines 224 and 225, insert:     		Smith 2/3/2014
    7:51 PM     		Withdrawn
    2/4/2014     		PDF
    184891 - Amendment
    Between lines 902 and 903, insert:     		Smith 2/3/2014
    7:52 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/4/2014     		PDF
    828017 - Amendment
    Between lines 902 and 903, insert:     		Smith 2/3/2014
    7:52 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/4/2014     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    250.10 Appointment and duties of the Adjutant General. Page 2 (pdf)
    250.35 Courts-martial. Page 8 (pdf)
    265.004 Page 8 (pdf)
    295.065 Legislative intent. Page 9 (pdf)
    295.07 Preference in appointment and retention. Page 10 (pdf)
    295.08 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is used. Page 12 (pdf)
    295.085 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used. Page 13 (pdf)
    296.06 State policy; eligibility requirements. Page 13 (pdf)
    296.36 Eligibility and priority of admittance. Page 14 (pdf)
    322.031 Nonresident; when license required. Page 14 (pdf)
    322.121 Periodic reexamination of all drivers. Page 16 (pdf)
    455.213 General licensing provisions. Page 16 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 17 (pdf)
    458.3151 Page 21 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 25 (pdf)
    459.00761 Page 29 (pdf)
    499.012 Permit application requirements. Page 33 (pdf)
    1009.26 Fee waivers. Page 35 (pdf)

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