HB 483 — Manufacturing

F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 483 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to manufacturing;

requiring the departmentChief Manufacturing Officer to prepare a specified report and the department to submit it to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date, and every 2 years thereafter;

requiring the department, in coordination with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Page 1 of 11 CODING:

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requiring the department, in coordination with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership organization in this state, to establish and publish ranking metrics for reviewing and awarding grants;

requiring the department to annually providepublish aon list to the publicdepartment's ofwebsite specific information regarding the grant program;

requiring the Chief Manufacturing Officer to administer the campaign in coordination with the Page 2 of 11 CODING:

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powers and duties.— (4) The purpose of the department is to assist the Governor in working with the Legislature, state agencies, business leaders, and economic development professionals to formulate and implement coherent and consistent policies and strategies designed to promote economic opportunities for all Page 3 of 11 CODING:

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hb483-00hb483-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 483 2026 (e) Engage with state agencies and water management districts to create processes, programs, decision frameworks, and reporting mechanisms intended to support manufacturing priorities.in this state.

(e) Engage with state agencies and water management districts to create processes, programs, decision frameworks, and reporting mechanisms intended to support manufacturing in this state.

Establishing technology demonstration centers, work- based learning opportunities, and exposure to manufacturing careers through partnerships with guidance counselors and recognized career exploration programs,programs. including Project Lead The Way.

FundingSupporting and supporting regional manufacturing training centers to provide multiple entry points for careers in manufacturing, including awareness initiatives for underrepresented populations Page 5 of 11 CODING:

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288.1031,288.1031. using messaging tailored to the interests and language of today's youth.

(4) The departmentChief Manufacturing Officer shall prepare a report, in consultation with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership organization in this state, regarding manufacturing efforts in this state.

288.103 Florida Manufacturers' Workforce Development Grant Program.— (1) The Florida Manufacturers' Workforce Development Grant Program is created within the Department of Commerce, under the direction of the Chief Manufacturing Officer in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Page 6 of 11 CODING:

hb483-00hb483-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 483 2026 Program.— (1) The Florida Manufacturers' Workforce Development Grant Program is created within the Department of Commerce, under the direction of the Chief Manufacturing Officer in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership organization in this state, to fund proposed projects, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, which support small manufacturers in this state with the deployment of new technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure and to strengthen the manufacturing workforce pipeline from elementary education through postsecondary training and workforce reentry.

(2) The department, in coordination with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership organization in this state, shall review submitted applications and select projects for awards which create strategic investments in workforce training and education partnerships to facilitate the deployment of new technologies or cybersecurity infrastructure and to expand career awareness and preparation for manufacturing occupations across the K-12, postsecondary, and workforce training systems.

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Metrics may include the number of employees, matching funds pledged by the applicant, and expected benefits from the grant award.

Priority must be given to projects with innovative plans, advanced technologies, Page 7 of 11 CODING:

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however, grant funding awarded under this Pagesection 8may ofnot 11be CODING:used to pay salary and benefits or general business or office expenses.

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