Florida 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 586 — Veterans Employment and Training

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 435 (Ch. 2021-66)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill designates Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. as the main organization for the SkillBridge program.

This legislation appoints Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. to lead the SkillBridge program in Florida, supporting transitioning servicemembers and businesses. The organization will assist with training opportunities to help veterans find employment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means veterans transitioning to civilian jobs will receive support in finding training and employment opportunities.

Summary

Veterans Employment and Training; Directing Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., to serve as the state’s principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program; prescribing duties of the corporation to facilitate the administration of the SkillBridge program, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 435 (Ch. 2021-66)

  2. Substituted HB 435

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/26/21

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 20 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/21/21, 4:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  8. Now in Appropriations

  9. Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

  10. On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 03/09/21, 12:30 pm, 110 Senate Building

  11. Now in Commerce and Tourism

  12. Introduced

  13. Favorable by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; YEAS 7 NAYS 0

  14. On Committee agenda-- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, 03/01/21, 4:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

  15. Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations

  16. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Favorable

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Unaffiliated 14000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Democrat 1000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Book — Yea
Bracy — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Broxson — Yea
Diaz — Yea
Farmer — Yea
Gainer — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Perry — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Bean — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Favorable

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 4001
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Diaz — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Taddeo — Yea
Torres — Yea
Powell — Not Voting
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 586 do?
Veterans Employment and Training; Directing Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., to serve as the state’s principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program; prescribing duties of the corporation to facilitate the administration of the SkillBridge program, etc.
Who sponsors SB 586?
SB 586 is sponsored by Wright, Tom A. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 586?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 586?
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