Florida 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 308 — Florida Museum of Black History

Last action — Died in Messages

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced October 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Florida Museum of Black History; Establishing the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors; providing for the membership of the board; prohibiting specified members of the board from holding state or local elective office while serving on the board; requiring that the board work jointly with the Foundation for the Museum of Black History, Inc., etc.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 308, two nonvoting members from the House of Representatives were clearly specified, ensuring that they are appointed by the Speaker of the House. Additionally, a reference to nonvoting Senate members was slightly clarified to remove redundancy. These changes matter because they enhance the clarity of the bill regarding who will serve on the committee, promoting better understanding and transparency in its composition.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 308 By Senator Leek 7-00326-26 2026308__ A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Florida Museum of Black History;
SB 308 First Engrossed (ntc) 2026308e1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Florida Museum of Black History;
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 308 7-00326-26 2026308__ oversee the commission, construction, operation, and administration of the museum.
SB 308 First Engrossed (ntc) 2026308e1 oversee the commission, construction, operation, and administration of the museum.
Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate and serving ex officio.
Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate and serving ex officio, nonvoting.
Two member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and serving ex officio.
Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and serving ex officio, nonvoting.
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Action History

  1. Died in Messages

  2. In Messages

  3. Immediately certified -SJ 299

  4. Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 295

  5. Read 3rd time -SJ 295

  6. Amendment(s) adopted (958950) -SJ 295

  7. Read 2nd time -SJ 295

  8. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/11/26

  9. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  10. Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0

  11. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  12. Now in Rules

  13. Favorable by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  14. On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 01/26/26, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building

  15. Introduced

  16. Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

  17. Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 5 NAYS 0

  18. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 12/02/25, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building

  19. Referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules

  20. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (160)

160 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

Third Reading

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 27000
Unaffiliated 1000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 39000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Smith — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 6000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 308 do?
Florida Museum of Black History; Establishing the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors; providing for the membership of the board; prohibiting specified members of the board from holding state or local elective office while serving on the board; requiring that the board work jointly with the Foundation for the Museum of Black History, Inc., etc.
Who sponsors SB 308?
SB 308 is sponsored by Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" (Republican), Osgood, Rosalind (Democrat), Sharief, Barbara (Democrat), and Rouson, Darryl Ervin (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 308?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced October 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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