TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Home of Representatives handed a number of payments, with some heading to the governor’s desk and others heading again to the Senate for closing approval earlier than going to the governor.
Right here’s a recap of a few of the key payments the Home voted on Tuesday.
Complete farm invoice – banning fluoride in public water provide, more
The Florida Home handed the Division of Agriculture and Client Companies’ “farm invoice” Tuesday, which is able to now head to the governor’s desk for approval. To learn the total article, click on right here.
Overhaul of emergency administration and response
- What it does: SB 180 makes complete modifications to Florida’s emergency preparation and response actions, addressing numerous facets of state and native authorities actions throughout emergencies, together with seashore administration, agricultural tools evaluation, shelter funding, Nationwide Guard roles, company coordination, veterans’ wants, post-storm allowing, and restrictions on native authorities ordinances.
- The sponsors: Sen. Nick DiCeglie is carrying the invoice. A comparable invoice, HB 995, was sponsored by Rep. Jim Mooney within the Home.
- Vote: The invoice handed 115-1 with an modification and can now return to the Senate flooring for a closing vote earlier than heading to the governor’s desk.
Entities that boycott Israel
- What it does: SB 1678 expands Florida’s present anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, or “BDS” legislation, by together with tutorial boycotts, mandating divestment from boycotting entities, requiring anti-discrimination certifications for arts grants, and proscribing contracts with international academic establishments that boycott Israel.
- The sponsors: Sen. Tom Leek is carrying the invoice. An identical invoice, HB 1519, was sponsored by Rep. Hillary Cassel within the Home.
- Vote: The invoice handed 111-3 and can head to the governor’s desk for approval.
Legal offenses in opposition to legislation enforcement officers and different personnel
- What it does: SB 234, named the “Jason Raynor Act,” amends state legislation to require a compulsory life sentence with out parole for people convicted of manslaughter in opposition to a legislation enforcement officer.
- Why: The invoice is known as in honor of Daytona Seaside Police Officer Jason Raynor, a 26-year-old officer who beforehand served in Port Orange, the place he obtained a heroism award for a bridge rescue, and tragically died on Aug. 21, 2021, from accidents sustained after being shot within the line of responsibility on June 23, 2021, in response to the invoice.
- The sponsors: Sen. Tom Leek is carrying the invoice. An identical invoice, HB 175, is sponsored by Rep. Jessica Baker within the Home.
- Vote: The invoice handed 116-0 with an modification and can now return to the Senate flooring for a closing vote earlier than heading to the governor’s desk.
Advantages for firefighters injured throughout coaching
- What it does: SB 1202 expands employer-paid medical health insurance advantages to cowl firefighters who develop into completely and completely disabled throughout an official coaching train, and extends these advantages to their spouses and dependent kids.
- The sponsors: Sen. Stan McClain is carrying the invoice. An identical invoice, HB 749 was sponsored by Rep. Judson Sapp and Rep. Fabian Basabe within the Home.
- Vote: The invoice handed 116-0 and can head to the governor’s desk for approval.
Center, highschool begin instances
- What it does: SB 296 eliminates the state-mandated minimal begin instances for center and excessive colleges, which have been initially set to take impact in 2026. Below the present guidelines, center colleges couldn’t begin sooner than 8 a.m., and excessive colleges no sooner than 8:30 a.m.
- The sponsors: Sen. Jennnifer Bradley is carrying the invoice. An identical invoice, HB 261, was carried by Rep. Anne Gerwig within the Home.
- Vote: The invoice handed 116-0 and can head to the governor’s desk for approval.
“Trooper’s Legislation” – canine abandonment
- What it does: SB 150 creates a brand new offense of animal abandonment for leaving a restrained canine outdoors throughout a pure catastrophe, and makes it a 3rd diploma felony. The crime is punishable by as much as 5 years in jail and/or a nice of no more than $10,000.
- Why: Final October, Tampa Florida Freeway Patrol troopers rescued a canine left tied to a pole on I-75 as Hurricane Milton was anticipated to make landfall. “Trooper” has since been adopted.
- The sponsors: Sen. Don Gaetz is carrying the invoice. An identical invoice, HB 205, was carried by Rep. Phillip Griffitts.
- Vote: The invoice handed 109-0 and can head to the governor’s desk for approval.
Property Taxes
With the 2025 legislative session winding down, Home Speaker Daniel Perez has introduced the formation of a committee to look at property taxes — a transfer gaining momentum amid rising calls from Floridians, lawmakers, and the governor to remove them fully. Click on right here for the total story.
