HB 715 is sponsored by Regulatory Reform Subcommittee, Tomkow, Botana, Adam (Republican), Caruso, and Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. (Democrat).

Where can I track HB 715?

Track HB 715 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 715 — Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses

Last action March 14, 2022 — Died in Rules

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

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

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses; Revising requirements for receiving special food service establishment licenses.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Bill HB 715, the language was changed so that the bill will now take effect on May 1, 2022, instead of immediately upon becoming law. This amendment matters because it gives relevant parties time to prepare for the changes that the law will bring, ensuring a smoother transition and implementation of the new regulations.

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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 A bill to be entitled An act relating to seating requirements for special food service establishment licenses;

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 than 10 and no more than 25 guest rooms which is a historic structure, as defined in s.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 in s.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 or delivery of malt beverages must comply with the container size, labeling, and filling requirements imposed under s.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 license on or after January 1, 1958, pursuant to general or special law may not operate as a package store and may not sell intoxicating beverages under such license after the hours of serving or consumption of food have elapsed.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 event at which the caterer is selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 under this subparagraph, serve or sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises of a catered event at which prepared food is provided by a caterer licensed under chapter 509.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises of the culinary education program.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this sub- subparagraph.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 location, such license being valid only on the premises of such hotel, motel, motor court, or restaurant.

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-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 ~~HB715~~CS/HB715 2022 days thereafter, or if an application is on file for such special license at the time this act takes effect;

This act shall take effect ~~upon~~May ~~becoming~~1, a2022. ~~law.~~

~~hb0715-00~~hb0715-01-c1

Latest

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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 A bill to be entitled An act relating to seating requirements for special food service establishment licenses;

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 CS/HB715 2022 A bill to be entitled An act relating to seating requirements for special food service establishment licenses;

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 than 10 and no more than 25 guest rooms which is a historic structure, as defined in s.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 than 10 and no more than 25 guest rooms which is a historic structure, as defined in s.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 in s.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 in s.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 or delivery of malt beverages must comply with the container size, labeling, and filling requirements imposed under s.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 or delivery of malt beverages must comply with the container size, labeling, and filling requirements imposed under s.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 license on or after January 1, 1958, pursuant to general or special law may not operate as a package store and may not sell intoxicating beverages under such license after the hours of serving or consumption of food have elapsed.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 license on or after January 1, 1958, pursuant to general or special law may not operate as a package store and may not sell intoxicating beverages under such license after the hours of serving or consumption of food have elapsed.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 event at which the caterer is selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 event at which the caterer is selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 under this subparagraph, serve or sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises of a catered event at which prepared food is provided by a caterer licensed under chapter 509.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 under this subparagraph, serve or sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises of a catered event at which prepared food is provided by a caterer licensed under chapter 509.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises of the culinary education program.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises of the culinary education program.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this sub- subparagraph.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this sub- subparagraph.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 location, such license being valid only on the premises of such hotel, motel, motor court, or restaurant.

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 location, such license being valid only on the premises of such hotel, motel, motor court, or restaurant.

~~hb0715-00~~ 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 ~~HB715~~ 2022 days thereafter, or if an application is on file for such special license at the time this act takes effect;

hb0715-01-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 CS/HB715 2022 days thereafter, or if an application is on file for such special license at the time this act takes effect;

This act shall take effect ~~upon~~ ~~becoming~~ a ~~law.~~

This act shall take effect May 1, 2022.

~~hb0715-00~~

hb0715-01-c1

⬇ Download PDF

View plain text versions (2)

H 715 c1 View text Current pdf
Introduced H 715 Filed pdf

How this bill changes current law

5 changes Share ↗

AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.

The bill revises the requirements for obtaining a special food service establishment license, particularly the conditions related to revenue and guest room counts.

561.20

~~is equipped to serve meals to 100 persons~~ → is equipped to serve meals to 150 persons

Increases the capacity of food service establishments that can apply for a special license.
561.20(2)(a)(4)

derives at least 51 percent of its gross food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages during the first 120-day operating period and the first 12-month operating period thereafter. → derives at least 51 percent of its gross food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages during the first 120-day operating period and the first 12-month operating period thereafter.

Maintains the revenue requirement for special licenses to ensure a focus on food sales.
561.20(2)(a)(4)

~~every year; level 2, 61 percent to 75 percent, every 2 years; level 3, 76 percent to 90 percent, every 3 years; and level 4, 91 percent to 100 percent, every 4 years.~~ → every year; level 2, 61 percent to 75 percent every 2 years; level 3, 76 percent to 90 percent every 3 years; and level 4, 91 percent to 100 percent every 4 years.

Clarifies the audit scaling for revenue compliance.
561.20(2)(a)(4)

~~may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages in a sealed container for off-premises consumption if the sale or delivery is accompanied by the sale of food within the same order.~~ → may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages in a sealed container for off-premises consumption if the sale or delivery is accompanied by the sale of food within the same order.

Maintains and clarifies the conditions under which food service establishments can sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption.
561.20(2)(a)(4)

If transported in a motor vehicle, an alcoholic beverage that is not in a container sealed by the manufacturer must be placed in a locked compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle. → If transported in a motor vehicle, an alcoholic beverage that is not in a container sealed by the manufacturer must be placed in a locked compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle.

Reiterates the requirement for secure transport of alcoholic beverages.

Action History

March 14, 2022
Died in Rules
March 12, 2022
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
February 28, 2022
Received
February 24, 2022
Referred to Rules
February 24, 2022
In Messages
February 24, 2022
Immediately certified
February 24, 2022
CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 1
February 24, 2022
Read 3rd time
February 22, 2022
Added to Third Reading Calendar
February 22, 2022
Placed on 3rd reading
February 22, 2022
Read 2nd time
February 17, 2022
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/22/2022)
February 07, 2022
Added to Second Reading Calendar
February 07, 2022
Bill referred to House Calendar
February 07, 2022
Original reference removed: Commerce Committee
February 04, 2022
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
February 04, 2022
CS Filed
February 04, 2022
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
February 04, 2022
Reported out of Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
February 03, 2022
Favorable with CS by Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
February 01, 2022
Added to Regulatory Reform Subcommittee agenda
January 11, 2022
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
December 13, 2021
Now in Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
December 13, 2021
Referred to Commerce Committee
December 13, 2021
Referred to Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
November 23, 2021
Filed

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
Tomkow

Co-sponsors (3)

Botana, Adam Republican
Caruso
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat

Not signed on (159)

159 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 159 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Passage, Third Reading

February 24, 2022

Passed 112 Yea · 1 Nay · 6 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	50	0	0	2
Republican	42	1	0	3
Democrat	20	0	0	1
Total	112	1	0	6
% of votes cast	94%	1%	0%	5%

How each member voted (119)

Member	Party	Vote
Alexander	—	Yea
Aloupis	—	Yea
Geller	—	Yea
Altman	—	Yea
Goff-Marcil	—	Yea
Renner	—	Yea
Grant	—	Yea
Roach	—	Yea
Bell	—	Yea
Grieco	—	Yea
Beltran	—	Yea
Harding	—	Yea
Rommel	—	Yea
Roth	—	Yea
Hawkins	—	Yea
Sabatini	—	Yea
Brown	—	Yea
Ingoglia	—	Yea
Silvers	—	Yea
Jenne	—	Yea
Bush	—	Yea
Killebrew	—	Yea
Slosberg-King	—	Yea
Byrd	—	Yea
Caruso	—	Yea
Latvala	—	Yea
Casello	—	Yea
Learned	—	Yea
Sprowls	—	Yea
Stevenson	—	Yea
Clemons	—	Yea
Mariano	—	Yea
Toledo	—	Yea
Tomkow	—	Yea
Diamond	—	Yea
Drake	—	Yea
McCurdy	—	Yea
Duran	—	Yea
Willhite	—	Yea
Morales	—	Yea
Williams	—	Yea
Williamson	—	Yea
Fernandez-Barquin	—	Yea
Omphroy	—	Yea
Fetterhoff	—	Yea
Fine	—	Yea
Payne	—	Yea
Zika	—	Yea
Fischer	—	Yea
Hage	—	Not Voting
Benjamin	—	Not Voting
Thompson, Geraldine F. "Geri"	—	Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston	Democrat	Yea
Bartleman, Robin	Democrat	Yea
Campbell, Daryl	Democrat	Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D.	Democrat	Yea
Daley, Dan	Democrat	Yea
Davis, Tracie	Democrat	Yea
Driskell, Fentrice	Democrat	Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V.	Democrat	Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike"	Democrat	Yea
Gregory, Emily	Democrat	Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee"	Democrat	Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes	Democrat	Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine	Democrat	Yea
Joseph, Dotie	Democrat	Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie"	Democrat	Yea
Rayner, Michele K.	Democrat	Not Voting
Robinson, Felicia Simone	Democrat	Yea
Skidmore, Kelly	Democrat	Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo	Democrat	Yea
Tant, Allison	Democrat	Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule	Democrat	Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex"	Republican	Yea
Barnaby, Webster	Republican	Yea
Borrero, David	Republican	Yea
Botana, Adam	Republican	Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck"	Republican	Yea
Buchanan, James	Republican	Yea
Burton, Colleen	Republican	Yea
Busatta, Demi	Republican	Yea
Chaney, Linda	Republican	Yea
DiCeglie, Nick	Republican	Yea
Duggan, Wyman	Republican	Yea
Fabricio, Tom	Republican	Yea
Garrison, Sam	Republican	Yea
Giallombardo, Mike	Republican	Yea
Grall, Erin	Republican	Yea
Koster, Traci	Republican	Yea
LaMarca, Chip	Republican	Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom"	Republican	Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy"	Republican	Yea
Maney, Patt	Republican	Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr.	Republican	Yea
McClain, Stan	Republican	Yea
McClure, Lawrence	Republican	Yea
McFarland, Fiona	Republican	Yea
Melo, Lauren	Republican	Not Voting
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim"	Republican	Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby"	Republican	Yea
Perez, Daniel	Republican	Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna	Republican	Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders	Republican	Yea
Plasencia, Susan	Republican	Yea
Rizo, Alex	Republican	Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will"	Republican	Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria	Republican	Not Voting
Salzman, Michelle	Republican	Yea
Shoaf, Jason	Republican	Yea
Sirois, Tyler I.	Republican	Yea
Smith, David	Republican	Yea
Snyder, John	Republican	Yea
Trabulsy, Dana	Republican	Not Voting
Truenow, Keith L.	Republican	Yea
Trumbull, Jay	Republican	Yea
Tuck, Kaylee	Republican	Yea
Vacant	Republican	Yea
Valdés, Susan L.	Republican	Yea
Yarborough, Clay	Republican	Nay

Official roll call →

Favorable With Committee Substitute (Regulatory Reform Subcommittee)

February 03, 2022

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	7	0	0	1
Democrat	4	0	0	0
Republican	5	0	0	1
Total	16	0	0	2
% of votes cast	89%	0%	0%	11%

How each member voted (18)

Member	Party	Vote
Beltran	—	Yea
Goff-Marcil	—	Yea
Grieco	—	Yea
Harding	—	Yea
Mariano	—	Yea
Omphroy	—	Not Voting
Rommel	—	Yea
Toledo	—	Yea
Daley, Dan	Democrat	Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V.	Democrat	Yea
Gregory, Emily	Democrat	Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie"	Democrat	Yea
Giallombardo, Mike	Republican	Not Voting
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy"	Republican	Yea
McFarland, Fiona	Republican	Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby"	Republican	Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders	Republican	Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will"	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety agriculture

Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does HB 715 do?: Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses; Revising requirements for receiving special food service establishment licenses.
Who sponsors HB 715?: HB 715 is sponsored by Regulatory Reform Subcommittee, Tomkow, Botana, Adam (Republican), Caruso, and Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 715?: This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 HB 715?: Track HB 715 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Keep track of this bill

Add this bill to your alerts and we'll email you when it moves — or keep it on a watchlist and see it in your weekly digest.

Create a free account →

At a glance

Identifier: HB 715
Jurisdiction: Florida
Session: 2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: November 23, 2021
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

Make your voice heard on HB 715

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HB 715

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →

Seating Requirements for Special Food Service Establishment Licenses

Want to know if it passes?

Which district are you in?

You're tracking HB 715