Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 346 — Special Observances

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 357 (Ch. 2024-65)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Special Observances; Designating each November as “Veterans Appreciation Month”; authorizing the Governor to issue a proclamation with specified information, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2024 SB 346 By Senator Ingoglia 11-00273A-24 2024346__ A bill to be entitled An act relating to special observances;
Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 346 By the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security;
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and Senators Ingoglia and Yarborough 583-01979-24 2024346c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to special observances;
683.336, F.S.;
amending s.
designating each November as “Veteran Appreciation Month”;
683.1475, F.S.;
designating each November as “Veterans Appreciation Month”;
Section 683.336, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
Section 683.1475, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
683.336 Veteran Appreciation Month.— (1) The month of November of each year is designated as “Veteran Appreciation Month.” (2) The Governor may issue a proclamation annually designating the month of November as “Veteran Appreciation Month” and encouraging counties, municipalities, public schools, and residents of this state to observe the occasion by creating special programs and events to show appreciation for the veterans who have served the United States.
683.1475 Veterans Appreciation Month Week.— (1) The month of November of each year is designated as “Veterans Appreciation Month.” week beginning with the Sunday preceding November 11 of each year is designated as “Veterans Week.” If November 11 falls on a Sunday, “Veterans Week” begins on that day.
(2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation annually designating the month week of November 11 as Veterans Appreciation Month Week and encouraging counties, municipalities, public schools, and residents of this state to observe the occasion by creating special programs and events to show appreciation for the veterans who have served calling upon public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the state to commemorate Veterans Week and honor the men and women who answered the call during times of war and peace to protect and preserve the treasured freedom of all citizens of the United States.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 357 (Ch. 2024-65)

  2. Substituted CS/HB 357

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/14/24

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 18 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 01/30/24, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  8. Now in Rules

  9. Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

  10. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/22/24, 4:00 pm, 401 Senate Building

  11. Now in Community Affairs

  12. CS by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security read 1st time

  13. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  14. CS by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; YEAS 4 NAYS 0

  15. Introduced

  16. On Committee agenda-- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, 01/09/24, 2:30 pm, 301 Senate Building

  17. Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Community Affairs; Rules

  18. Filed

Sponsors

  • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security · Primary
  • Ingoglia · Primary
  • Clay Yarborough · Cosponsor
  • Collins · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
  • Ingoglia

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4002
Republican 11000
Democrat 3000
Total 18002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Book — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Perry — Yea
Broxson — Not Voting
Torres — Not Voting
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 2000
Republican 4000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 8000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 346 do?
Special Observances; Designating each November as “Veterans Appreciation Month”; authorizing the Governor to issue a proclamation with specified information, etc.
Who sponsors SB 346?
SB 346 is sponsored by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Ingoglia, Yarborough, Clay (Republican), and Collins.
What is the current status of SB 346?
This bill died with 2024 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 346?
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