CS/HB 1059: Special Observances For Speech and Debate
GENERAL BILL by Student Academic Success Subcommittee ; Booth ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bankson ; Benarroch ; Gerwig ; López, J. ; Tendrich
Special Observances For Speech and Debate; Establishes Florida Speech & Debate Week in state.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/12/2026 House - Now in Education & Employment Committee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/12/2026 House - Now in Education & Employment Committee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee • Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2/9/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Student Academic Success Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/11/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Student Academic Success Subcommittee • Reported out of Student Academic Success Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/12/2026 | House |
• Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Education & Employment Committee |