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HB 465: United States Armed Forces

GENERAL BILL by Sirois ; Gregory ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Benjamin ; Byrd ; Duggan ; Fischer ; Killebrew ; Mooney

United States Armed Forces; Revises definitions to include U.S. Space Force; revises officers authorized to take or administer oaths; revises military branches for which official called to active service may receive leave of absence; updates military base names; exempts post exchanges operated by U.S. Space Force from paying certain tax; revises uniforms protected from imitation to include U.S. Space Force uniforms; prohibits soliciting or persuading another not to enlist with U.S. Space Force; authorizes condominium owners & homeowners to display U.S. Space Force flag; authorizes U.S. Space Force members to own, possess, & use firearms & other weapons during certain periods.

Effective Date: 7/1/2022
Last Action: 3/3/2022 House - Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183), CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182)
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/2/2021 House • Filed
    11/10/2021 House • Referred to Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
    • Referred to Judiciary Committee
    • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Now in Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
    11/23/2021 House • Added to Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee agenda
    12/1/2021 House • Favorable by Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
    • Reported out of Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
    • Now in Judiciary Committee
    1/11/2022 House • Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
    • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    1/13/2022 House • Favorable by Judiciary Committee
    • Reported out of Judiciary Committee
    • Now in State Affairs Committee
    1/18/2022 House • Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
    1/20/2022 House • Favorable by State Affairs Committee
    • Reported out of State Affairs Committee
    • Bill released to House Calendar
    • Added to Second Reading Calendar
    2/28/2022 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2022)
    3/3/2022 House • Substituted CS/SB 438
    • Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 438 (Ch. 2022-183), CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182)

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  • HB 465, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/2/2021 at 3:50 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 6/20/2022 (pdf)
    Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) 1/13/2022 (pdf)
    State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 1/20/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 438 (er) United States Space Force Burgess Identical Last Action: 6/10/2022 Chapter No. 2022-183, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 430 (Ch. 2022-182)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    61.703 Definitions. Page 4 (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 5 (pdf)
    115.01 Leave of absence for military service. Page 5 (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 6 (pdf)
    250.01 Definitions. Page 7 (pdf)
    250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty. Page 7 (pdf)
    250.52 Unlawful to persuade citizens not to enlist; penalty. Page 8 (pdf)
    295.061 Active duty servicemembers; death benefits. Page 9 (pdf)
    296.02 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    331.304 Spaceport territory. Page 9 (pdf)
    373.324 License renewal. Page 47 (pdf)
    409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, and servicemembers. Page 48 (pdf)
    461.002 Exceptions. Page 10 (pdf)
    466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter. Page 10 (pdf)
    496.415 Prohibited acts. Page 10 (pdf)
    520.14 Termination of retail installment contract for leasing a motor vehicle by a servicemember. Page 48 (pdf)
    540.08 Unauthorized publication of name or likeness. Page 11 (pdf)
    627.7283 Cancellation; return of unearned premium. Page 49 (pdf)
    689.27 Termination by servicemember of agreement to purchase real property. Page 50 (pdf)
    695.031 Affidavits and acknowledgments by members of armed forces and their spouses. Page 12 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 13 (pdf)
    720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag; SLAPP suits prohibited. Page 13 (pdf)
    790.015 Nonresidents who are United States citizens and hold a concealed weapons license in another state; reciprocity. Page 50 (pdf)
    790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. Page 51 (pdf)
    790.062 Members and veterans of United States Armed Forces; exceptions from licensure provisions. Page 52 (pdf)
    790.065 Sale and delivery of firearms. Page 52 (pdf)
    790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties. Page 53 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 14 (pdf)
    817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia. Page 14 (pdf)
    948.21 Condition of probation or community control; military servicemembers and veterans. Page 53 (pdf)
    1000.36 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Page 15 (pdf)
    1003.051 Purple Star Campuses. Page 46 (pdf)

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