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CS/SB 438: United States Space Force

GENERAL BILL by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security ; Burgess

United States Space Force; Revising the definition of the term “uniformed service” to include the United States Space Force; revising the Armed Forces officers authorized to take or administer specified oaths, affidavits, or acknowledgements to include United States Space Force officers; revising the military service branches for which any county or state official who is called to active service may receive a leave of absence; updating military base names; adding post exchanges operated by the United States Space Force to those that are exempt from paying tax on cigarettes sold; revising the armed forces uniforms that are protected from imitation to include uniforms of the United States Space Force, etc.

Effective Date: except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 6/10/2022 - Chapter No. 2022-183, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (MS)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development (ATD)
  3. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    10/12/2021 Senate • Filed
    10/21/2021 Senate • Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 25
    1/6/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, 01/11/22, 4:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
    1/11/2022 Senate • Introduced -SJ 25
    • CS by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 115
    1/12/2022 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
    1/18/2022 Senate • CS by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security read 1st time -SJ 172
    1/21/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 01/26/22, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
    1/26/2022 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -SJ 237
    • Now in Appropriations
    2/4/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/09/22, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    2/9/2022 Senate • Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 19 NAYS 0 -SJ 364
    2/10/2022 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    2/17/2022 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/23/22 -SJ 451
    2/23/2022 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 442
    • Amendment(s) adopted (762026) -SJ 443
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 443
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 443
    • Immediately certified -SJ 451
    2/23/2022 House • In Messages
    2/28/2022 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2022)
    • 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
    3/3/2022 House • Substituted for HB 465
    • Read 2nd time
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    3/4/2022 House • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0
    3/4/2022 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 694
    6/3/2022 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/9/2022 • Approved by Governor
    6/10/2022 • Chapter No. 2022-183, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182)

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  • CS/SB 438, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/6/2022 at 1:07 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 465 United States Armed Forces Sirois, Gregory Identical Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183), CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182) Track This Bill
    H 153 (c1) Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182), CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    H 1371 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Persons-Mulicka Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 430 (er) Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Wright Compare Last Action: 6/10/2022 Chapter No. 2022-182, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 1716 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Baxley Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.703 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    92.51 Oaths, affidavits, and acknowledgments; taken or administered by commissioned officer of United States Armed Forces. Page 4 (pdf)
    97.021 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    115.01 Leave of absence for military service. Page 4 (pdf)
    163.3175 Legislative findings on compatibility of development with military installations; exchange of information between local governments and military installations. Page 5 (pdf)
    210.04 Construction; exemptions; collection. Page 5 (pdf)
    250.01 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty. Page 6 (pdf)
    250.52 Unlawful to persuade citizens not to enlist; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    295.061 Active duty servicemembers; death benefits. Page 8 (pdf)
    296.02 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    331.304 Spaceport territory. Page 8 (pdf)
    373.324 License renewal. Page 46 (pdf)
    409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, and servicemembers. Page 47 (pdf)
    461.002 Exceptions. Page 8 (pdf)
    466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter. Page 9 (pdf)
    496.415 Prohibited acts. Page 9 (pdf)
    520.14 Termination of retail installment contract for leasing a motor vehicle by a servicemember. Page 47 (pdf)
    540.08 Unauthorized publication of name or likeness. Page 10 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of unearned premium. Page 48 (pdf)
    689.27 Termination by servicemember of agreement to purchase real property. Page 49 (pdf)
    695.031 Affidavits and acknowledgments by members of armed forces and their spouses. Page 10 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 11 (pdf)
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag; SLAPP suits prohibited. Page 11 (pdf)
    790.015 Nonresidents who are United States citizens and hold a concealed weapons license in another state; reciprocity. Page 49 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 49 (pdf)
    790.062 Members and veterans of United States Armed Forces; exceptions from licensure provisions. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.065 Sale and delivery of firearms. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties. Page 52 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)
    817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia. Page 17 (pdf)
    948.21 Condition of probation or community control; military servicemembers and veterans. Page 52 (pdf)
    1000.36 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Page 17 (pdf)
    1003.051 Purple Star Campuses. Page 46 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 438, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/23/2022 at 5:17 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 465 United States Armed Forces Sirois, Gregory Identical Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183), CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182) Track This Bill
    H 153 (c1) Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182), CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    H 1371 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Persons-Mulicka Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 430 (er) Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Wright Compare Last Action: 6/10/2022 Chapter No. 2022-182, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 1716 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Baxley Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/4/2022 3:06 PM House 113 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.703 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    92.51 Oaths, affidavits, and acknowledgments; taken or administered by commissioned officer of United States Armed Forces. Page 4 (pdf)
    97.021 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    115.01 Leave of absence for military service. Page 4 (pdf)
    163.3175 Legislative findings on compatibility of development with military installations; exchange of information between local governments and military installations. Page 5 (pdf)
    210.04 Construction; exemptions; collection. Page 5 (pdf)
    250.01 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty. Page 6 (pdf)
    250.52 Unlawful to persuade citizens not to enlist; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    295.061 Active duty servicemembers; death benefits. Page 8 (pdf)
    296.02 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    331.304 Spaceport territory. Page 8 (pdf)
    373.324 License renewal. Page 46 (pdf)
    409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, and servicemembers. Page 47 (pdf)
    461.002 Exceptions. Page 8 (pdf)
    466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter. Page 9 (pdf)
    496.415 Prohibited acts. Page 9 (pdf)
    520.14 Termination of retail installment contract for leasing a motor vehicle by a servicemember. Page 47 (pdf)
    540.08 Unauthorized publication of name or likeness. Page 10 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of unearned premium. Page 48 (pdf)
    689.27 Termination by servicemember of agreement to purchase real property. Page 49 (pdf)
    695.031 Affidavits and acknowledgments by members of armed forces and their spouses. Page 10 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 11 (pdf)
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag; SLAPP suits prohibited. Page 11 (pdf)
    790.015 Nonresidents who are United States citizens and hold a concealed weapons license in another state; reciprocity. Page 49 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 49 (pdf)
    790.062 Members and veterans of United States Armed Forces; exceptions from licensure provisions. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.065 Sale and delivery of firearms. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties. Page 52 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)
    817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia. Page 17 (pdf)
    948.21 Condition of probation or community control; military servicemembers and veterans. Page 52 (pdf)
    1000.36 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Page 17 (pdf)
    1003.051 Purple Star Campuses. Page 46 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 438, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/12/2022 at 2:07 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development (Pre-Meeting) 1/25/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development (Post-Meeting) 1/26/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 2/8/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 2/10/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 465 United States Armed Forces Sirois, Gregory Identical Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183), CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182) Track This Bill
    H 153 (c1) Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182), CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    H 1371 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Persons-Mulicka Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 430 (c1) Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Wright Compare Last Action: 6/10/2022 Chapter No. 2022-182, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 1716 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Baxley Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    762026 - Amendment
    Delete line 296 and insert:     		Burgess 2/22/2022
    1:30 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/23/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    1/26/2022 1:00 PM Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development 11 Yeas - 0 Nays
    2/9/2022 9:00 AM Appropriations 19 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/23/2022 4:53 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.703 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    92.51 Oaths, affidavits, and acknowledgments; taken or administered by commissioned officer of United States Armed Forces. Page 4 (pdf)
    97.021 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    115.01 Leave of absence for military service. Page 4 (pdf)
    163.3175 Legislative findings on compatibility of development with military installations; exchange of information between local governments and military installations. Page 5 (pdf)
    210.04 Construction; exemptions; collection. Page 5 (pdf)
    250.01 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty. Page 6 (pdf)
    250.52 Unlawful to persuade citizens not to enlist; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    295.061 Active duty servicemembers; death benefits. Page 8 (pdf)
    296.02 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    331.304 Spaceport territory. Page 8 (pdf)
    373.324 License renewal. Page 46 (pdf)
    409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, and servicemembers. Page 47 (pdf)
    461.002 Exceptions. Page 8 (pdf)
    466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter. Page 9 (pdf)
    496.415 Prohibited acts. Page 9 (pdf)
    520.14 Termination of retail installment contract for leasing a motor vehicle by a servicemember. Page 47 (pdf)
    540.08 Unauthorized publication of name or likeness. Page 10 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of unearned premium. Page 48 (pdf)
    689.27 Termination by servicemember of agreement to purchase real property. Page 49 (pdf)
    695.031 Affidavits and acknowledgments by members of armed forces and their spouses. Page 10 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 11 (pdf)
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag; SLAPP suits prohibited. Page 11 (pdf)
    790.015 Nonresidents who are United States citizens and hold a concealed weapons license in another state; reciprocity. Page 49 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 49 (pdf)
    790.062 Members and veterans of United States Armed Forces; exceptions from licensure provisions. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.065 Sale and delivery of firearms. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties. Page 52 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)
    817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia. Page 17 (pdf)
    948.21 Condition of probation or community control; military servicemembers and veterans. Page 52 (pdf)
    1000.36 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Page 17 (pdf)
    1003.051 Purple Star Campuses. Page 46 (pdf)

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  • SB 438, Original Filed Version Posted 10/12/2021 at 11:13 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (Pre-Meeting) 1/10/2022 (pdf)
    Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (Post-Meeting) 1/12/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 465 United States Armed Forces Sirois, Gregory Compare Last Action: 3/3/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183), CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182) Track This Bill
    H 1371 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Persons-Mulicka Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill
    S 1716 Display of Flags in Residential Associations Baxley Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183) Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    870798 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
    (Burgess)     		1/7/2022
    5:08 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/12/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    1/11/2022 4:00 PM Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security 7 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (25)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.703 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    97.021 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    115.01 Leave of absence for military service. Page 3 (pdf)
    163.3175 Legislative findings on compatibility of development with military installations; exchange of information between local governments and military installations. Page 3 (pdf)
    210.04 Construction; exemptions; collection. Page 4 (pdf)
    250.01 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty. Page 5 (pdf)
    295.061 Active duty servicemembers; death benefits. Page 5 (pdf)
    296.02 Definitions. Page 6 (pdf)
    373.324 License renewal. Page 13 (pdf)
    409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, and servicemembers. Page 14 (pdf)
    520.14 Termination of retail installment contract for leasing a motor vehicle by a servicemember. Page 14 (pdf)
    540.08 Unauthorized publication of name or likeness. Page 6 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of unearned premium. Page 15 (pdf)
    689.27 Termination by servicemember of agreement to purchase real property. Page 15 (pdf)
    695.031 Affidavits and acknowledgments by members of armed forces and their spouses. Page 6 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 7 (pdf)
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag; SLAPP suits prohibited. Page 8 (pdf)
    790.015 Nonresidents who are United States citizens and hold a concealed weapons license in another state; reciprocity. Page 16 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 16 (pdf)
    790.062 Members and veterans of United States Armed Forces; exceptions from licensure provisions. Page 18 (pdf)
    790.065 Sale and delivery of firearms. Page 18 (pdf)
    790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties. Page 19 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 8 (pdf)
    948.21 Condition of probation or community control; military servicemembers and veterans. Page 19 (pdf)

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