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CS/CS/HB 1285: Florida State Guard

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations Committee ; State Affairs Committee ; Giallombardo ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Andrade ; Basabe ; Fabricio ; Leek ; Roth

Florida State Guard; Revises provisions relating to FSG creation & authorization; provides number of volunteer personnel; establishes Division of State Guard within DMA; provides head of division is director appointed by Governor; removes provisions establishing authority of department & Adjutant General with respect to FSG; provides additional duties of division & director; revises qualifications for FSG applicants; requires specialized unit within FSG; revises criteria for FSG activation; repeals provisions relating to Florida State Defense Force.

Effective Date: 7/1/2023
 Last Action: 5/26/2023 - Chapter No. 2023-167; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239)
Bill Text: PDF
Senate Committee References:
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/1/2023 House • Filed
    3/6/2023 House • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Referred to Appropriations Committee
    • Now in State Affairs Committee
    3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    3/10/2023 House • Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
    3/14/2023 House • Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
    3/15/2023 House • Reported out of State Affairs Committee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
    3/16/2023 House • Referred to Appropriations Committee
    • Now in Appropriations Committee
    3/24/2023 House • Added to Appropriations Committee agenda
    3/28/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Appropriations Committee
    • Reported out of Appropriations Committee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    • Bill referred to House Calendar
    3/29/2023 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/3/2023)
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    4/3/2023 House • Read 2nd time
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    4/4/2023 House • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed; YEAS 81, NAYS 31
    • Requests that the Senate pass the bill as passed by the House or agree to include the bill in the Budget Conference
    4/4/2023 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Appropriations
    • Received
    4/20/2023 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/25/23, 10:00 am, 110 Senate Building
    4/25/2023 Senate • Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 13 NAYS 6
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    4/27/2023 Senate • Bill placed in Conference (Conference Committee on Appropriations) -SJ 568
    • Conference Committee appointed: Conference Committee on Appropriations: Broxson (Chair), Albritton (At Large), Baxley (At Large), Book (At Large), Hutson (At Large), Mayfield (At Large), Perry (At Large), Rouson (At Large); Conference Committee On Agriculture, Environment, And General Government/Agriculture and Natural Resources: Brodeur (Chair), Albritton, Berman, Boyd, DiCeglie, Garcia, Grall, Gruters, Mayfield, Osgood, Polsky, Rodriguez, Stewart, Trumbull, Baxley (At Large), Book (At Large), Hutson (At Large), Perry (At Large), Rouson (At Large); Conference Committee On Agriculture, Environment, And General Government/State Administration and Technology: Brodeur (Chair), Albritton, Berman, Boyd, DiCeglie, Garcia, Grall, Gruters, Mayfield, Osgood, Polsky, Rodriguez, Stewart, Trumbull, Baxley (At Large), Book (At Large), Hutson (At Large), Perry (At Large), Rouson (At Large); Conference Committee On Criminal And Civil Justice/Justice: Bradley (Chair), Baxley, Burgess, Hooper, Ingoglia, Martin, Pizzo, Powell, Rouson, Torres, Wright, Yarborough, Albritton (At Large), Book (At Large), Hutson (At Large), Mayfield (At Large), Perry (At Large); Conference Committee On Education/Higher Education: Perry (Chair), Avila, Book, Broxson, Burton, Calatayud, Collins, Davis, Harrell, Hutson, Jones, Simon, Thompson, Albritton (At Large), Baxley (At Large), Mayfield (At Large), Rouson (At Large); Conference Committee On Education/PreK-12: Perry (Chair), Avila, Book, Broxson, Burton, Calatayud, Collins, Davis, Harrell, Hutson, Jones, Simon, Thompson, Albritton (At Large), Baxley (At Large), Mayfield (At Large), Rouson (At Large); Conference Committee On Health And Human Services/Health Care: Harrell (Chair), Avila, Baxley, Book, Bradley, Brodeur, Burgess, Burton, Calatayud, Davis, Garcia, Gruters, Martin, Osgood, Rouson, Simon, Albritton (At Large), Hutson (At Large), Mayfield (At Large), Perry (At Large); Conference Committee On Transportation, Tourism, And Economic Development/Infrastructure and Tourism: Hooper (Chair), Collins, DiCeglie, Grall, Perry, Polsky, Powell, Stewart, Thompson, Trumbull, Wright, Yarborough, Albritton (At Large), Baxley (At Large), Book (At Large), Hutson (At Large), Mayfield (At Large), Rouson (At Large);
    5/4/2023 House • Conference Committee appointed
    5/5/2023 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 1211
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 1211
    • Conference Committee Report received -SJ 1211
    • Conference Committee Report adopted (127735) -SJ 1214
    • Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 28 NAYS 11 -SJ 1214
    5/5/2023 House • In Messages
    • Conference Committee Report considered
    • Amendment 127735 adopted
    • Conference Committee Report adopted
    • Passed as amended by Conference Committee Report; YEAS 91, NAYS 20
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
    5/22/2023 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/26/2023 • Approved by Governor
    • Chapter No. 2023-167; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1285, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/9/2023 at 9:48 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 5001 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Committee Compare Last Action: 4/4/2023 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239), CS/CS/HB 1285 (Ch. 2023-167), HB 5101 (Ch. 2023-245), HB 5303 (Ch. 2023-246), SB 2502 (Ch. 2023-240), SB 2504 (Ch. 2023-241), SB 2506 (Ch. 2023-242), SB 2510 (Ch. 2023-243), SB 7018 (Ch. 2023-244), SB 7024 (Ch. 2023-193), SB 7030 (Ch. 2023-265) Track This Bill
    S 2500 (er) Appropriations Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/11/2024 S Line Item Veto message transmitted to Secretary of State Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    120.80 Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. Page 3 (pdf)
    250.44 Military equipment regulations; penalties. Page 3 (pdf)
    251.001 Florida State Guard Act. Page 4 (pdf)
    251.01 Authority and name. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.02 Organization; rules and regulations. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.03 Pay and allowances. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.04 Requisitions; armories; other buildings. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.05 Calling out of defense force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.06 Use outside this state. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.07 Permission to forces of other states in fresh pursuit. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.08 Federal service. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.09 Civil groups. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.10 Disqualifications. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.11 Commissioned officers. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.12 Enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.13 Uniform Code of Military Justice; freedom from arrest; jury duty. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.14 Discharge of Florida State Defense Force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.15 Expenses. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.16 Short title. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.17 Awards to officers and enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1285, Engrossed 1 Posted 5/9/2023 at 9:32 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 5001 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Committee Compare Last Action: 4/4/2023 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239), CS/CS/HB 1285 (Ch. 2023-167), HB 5101 (Ch. 2023-245), HB 5303 (Ch. 2023-246), SB 2502 (Ch. 2023-240), SB 2504 (Ch. 2023-241), SB 2506 (Ch. 2023-242), SB 2510 (Ch. 2023-243), SB 7018 (Ch. 2023-244), SB 7024 (Ch. 2023-193), SB 7030 (Ch. 2023-265) Track This Bill
    S 2500 (e1) Appropriations Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/11/2024 S Line Item Veto message transmitted to Secretary of State Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    120.80 Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. Page 3 (pdf)
    250.44 Military equipment regulations; penalties. Page 3 (pdf)
    251.001 Florida State Guard Act. Page 4 (pdf)
    251.01 Authority and name. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.02 Organization; rules and regulations. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.03 Pay and allowances. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.04 Requisitions; armories; other buildings. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.05 Calling out of defense force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.06 Use outside this state. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.07 Permission to forces of other states in fresh pursuit. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.08 Federal service. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.09 Civil groups. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.10 Disqualifications. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.11 Commissioned officers. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.12 Enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.13 Uniform Code of Military Justice; freedom from arrest; jury duty. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.14 Discharge of Florida State Defense Force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.15 Expenses. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.16 Short title. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.17 Awards to officers and enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1285, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/28/2023 at 6:17 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 4/24/2023 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/25/2023 (pdf)
    Conference Committee On Transportation, Tourism, And Economic Development/Infrastructure & Tourism 5/2/2023 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 5001 General Appropriations Act Appropriations Committee Compare Last Action: 4/4/2023 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239), CS/CS/HB 1285 (Ch. 2023-167), HB 5101 (Ch. 2023-245), HB 5303 (Ch. 2023-246), SB 2502 (Ch. 2023-240), SB 2504 (Ch. 2023-241), SB 2506 (Ch. 2023-242), SB 2510 (Ch. 2023-243), SB 7018 (Ch. 2023-244), SB 7024 (Ch. 2023-193), SB 7030 (Ch. 2023-265) Track This Bill
    S 2500 (e1) Appropriations Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/11/2024 S Line Item Veto message transmitted to Secretary of State Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    127735 - Conference Committee Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Giallombardo 5/2/2023
    12:10 PM     		House: Adopted
    5/5/2023     		PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/25/2023 10:00 AM Appropriations 13 Yeas - 6 Nays

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/4/2023 12:06 PM House 81 Yeas - 31 Nays
    5/5/2023 9:40 AM Senate 28 Yeas - 11 Nays
    5/5/2023 10:50 AM House 91 Yeas - 20 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    120.80 Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. Page 3 (pdf)
    250.44 Military equipment regulations; penalties. Page 3 (pdf)
    251.001 Florida State Guard Act. Page 4 (pdf)
    251.01 Authority and name. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.02 Organization; rules and regulations. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.03 Pay and allowances. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.04 Requisitions; armories; other buildings. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.05 Calling out of defense force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.06 Use outside this state. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.07 Permission to forces of other states in fresh pursuit. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.08 Federal service. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.09 Civil groups. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.10 Disqualifications. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.11 Commissioned officers. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.12 Enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.13 Uniform Code of Military Justice; freedom from arrest; jury duty. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.14 Discharge of Florida State Defense Force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.15 Expenses. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.16 Short title. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.17 Awards to officers and enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 1285, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/15/2023 at 1:02 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) 3/28/2023 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    203115 - Amendment
    Remove lines 113-118 and insert:     		Giallombardo 3/27/2023
    5:29 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2023     		PDF
    602519 - Amendment
    Remove lines 185-207 and insert:     		Giallombardo 3/27/2023
    5:30 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2023     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    120.80 Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. Page 3 (pdf)
    250.44 Military equipment regulations; penalties. Page 3 (pdf)
    251.001 Florida State Guard Act. Page 4 (pdf)
    251.01 Authority and name. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.02 Organization; rules and regulations. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.03 Pay and allowances. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.04 Requisitions; armories; other buildings. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.05 Calling out of defense force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.06 Use outside this state. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.07 Permission to forces of other states in fresh pursuit. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.08 Federal service. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.09 Civil groups. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.10 Disqualifications. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.11 Commissioned officers. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.12 Enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.13 Uniform Code of Military Justice; freedom from arrest; jury duty. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.14 Discharge of Florida State Defense Force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.15 Expenses. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.16 Short title. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.17 Awards to officers and enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)

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  • HB 1285, Original Filed Version Posted 3/1/2023 at 9:06 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) 5/31/2023 (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    213095 - Amendment
    Remove lines 101-248 and insert:     		Giallombardo 3/13/2023
    6:01 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    3/14/2023     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (21)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    120.80 Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. Page 2 (pdf)
    250.44 Military equipment regulations; penalties. Page 3 (pdf)
    251.001 Florida State Guard Act. Page 4 (pdf)
    251.01 Authority and name. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.02 Organization; rules and regulations. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.03 Pay and allowances. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.04 Requisitions; armories; other buildings. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.05 Calling out of defense force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.06 Use outside this state. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.07 Permission to forces of other states in fresh pursuit. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.08 Federal service. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.09 Civil groups. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.10 Disqualifications. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.11 Commissioned officers. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.12 Enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.13 Uniform Code of Military Justice; freedom from arrest; jury duty. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.14 Discharge of Florida State Defense Force. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.15 Expenses. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.16 Short title. Page 12 (pdf)
    251.17 Awards to officers and enlisted personnel. Page 12 (pdf)
    790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons. Page 12 (pdf)

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