Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 26 R · 12 D cosponsors

HB 1329 — Veterans

Last action — Chapter No. 2024-251

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 20, 2024.

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  • 45 sponsors

    4 primary, 41 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (26 R · 12 D) — cross-party backing.

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    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Veterans; Revises provisions related to veterans including veterans' history program, Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., Veterans Employment & Training Services Program, grants, workforce training & recruitment, exemption from fees, advisory council on brain & spinal cord injuries, & required instruction on Veterans' Day & Memorial Day. APPROPRIATION: $91,207

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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/CS/HB1329 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to veterans;
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/HB1329 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to veterans;
creating s.
265.8021, F.S.;
defining the term "veteran";
creating the Florida Veterans' History Program within the Division of Arts and Culture of the Department of State as a Florida Folklife Program;
providing the program's purpose;
authorizing the division to request assistance from the Department of Veterans' Affairs;
requiring the division's folklorists to seek out and identify certain veterans;
authorizing the division or a folklorist to interview such veterans or invite them to submit written or electronic accounts of their experiences;
authorizing the division to contract with a third-party vendor for a specified purpose;
authorizing the division to adopt rules;
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revising the purpose of the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program;
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 of the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program;
providing that specified training must occur for a specified duration;
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providing free hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing licenses to certain disabled veterans;
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 saltwater fishing licenses to certain disabled veterans;
379.3581(2)(b) and 379.401(2)(b) and (3)(b), F.S., relating to special authorization hunting licenses and the suspension and forfeiture of licenses and permits, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 (3)(b), F.S., relating to special authorization hunting licenses and the suspension and forfeiture of licenses and permits, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
Section 265.8021, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
265.8021 Florida Veterans' History Program.— (1) As used in this section, the term "veteran" has the Page 3of 27 CODING:
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 same meaning as in s.
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(2) There is created the Florida Veterans' History Program within the Division of Arts and Culture as a Florida Folklife Program to collect and preserve the stories and experiences of Florida's veterans and the State of Florida's military contributions throughout the nation's history.
The division may request assistance with the program from the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
(3) In order to collect and preserve the stories and experiences of Florida's veterans and the State of Florida's military contributions throughout the nation's history, the division's folklorists shall seek out and identify those veterans who are willing to share their experiences.
The division or a folklorist may interview veterans or invite veterans to submit written or electronic accounts of their experiences for inclusion in the program.
(4) As provided in s.
265.802, the division may contract with a third-party vendor to fulfill its responsibilities under subsection (3).
(5) The division may adopt rules to implement the program.
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Section 2.
295.21 Florida Is For Veterans, Inc.— (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the corporation is to serve as Page 4of 27 CODING:
295.21 Florida Is For Veterans, Inc.— (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the corporation is to serve as the state's initial point of military transition assistance dedicated to promoting promote Florida as a veteran-friendly state helping that seeks to provide veterans and their spouses with employment opportunities and promoting that promotes the hiring of veterans and their spouses by the business community.
The corporation shall encourage retired and recently separated military personnel to remain in this the state or to make this the state their permanent residence.
The corporation shall promote the value of military skill sets to businesses in this the state, assist in tailoring the training of veterans and their spouses to match the needs of the employment marketplace, and enhance the entrepreneurial skills of veterans and their Page 3of 25 CODING:
hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 the state's initial point of military transition assistance dedicated to promoting promote Florida as a veteran-friendly state helping that seeks to provide veterans and their spouses with employment opportunities and promoting that promotes the hiring of veterans and their spouses by the business community.
hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 spouses.
The corporation shall encourage retired and recently separated military personnel to remain in this the state or to make this the state their permanent residence.
The corporation shall promote the value of military skill sets to businesses in this the state, assist in tailoring the training of veterans and their spouses to match the needs of the employment marketplace, and enhance the entrepreneurial skills of veterans and their spouses.
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Such entity must have experience conducting market research on the veteran demographic.
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 experience conducting market research on the veteran demographic.
In making appointments, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives must consider representation by active or retired military personnel and their spouses, representing a range of ages and persons with expertise in business, education, marketing, and information management.
In making appointments, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives must consider representation by active or retired military personnel and their spouses, representing a Page 4of 25 CODING:
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may each appoint only one member from the body over which he or she presides.
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Section 295.22, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
295.22 Veterans Employment and Training Services Program.— (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.—The Legislature finds that the state has a compelling interest in ensuring that each veteran or his or her spouse who is a resident of this the state finds employment that meets his or her professional goals and receives the training or education necessary to meet those Page 6of 27 CODING:
hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 goals.
hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 range of ages and persons with expertise in business, education, marketing, and information management.
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may each appoint only one member from the body over which he or she presides.
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Section 295.22, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
295.22 Veterans Employment and Training Services Program.— (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.—The Legislature finds that the state has a compelling interest in ensuring that each veteran or his or her spouse who is a resident of this the state finds employment that meets his or her professional goals and receives the training or education necessary to meet those goals.
(2) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section, the term:
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295.21(3)(a).
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The purpose of the program is to meet the workforce demands of businesses in this the state by facilitating access to training and education in high-demand fields for veterans or their spouses and to inspire the growth and development of veteran-owned small businesses.
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 in high-demand fields for veterans or their spouses and to inspire the growth and development of veteran-owned small businesses.
Such efforts may include attending veteran job fairs and events, hosting events Page 8of 27 CODING:
Such efforts may include attending veteran job fairs and events, hosting events for veterans and their spouses or the business community, and using digital and social media and direct mail campaigns.
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 for veterans and their spouses or the business community, and using digital and social media and direct mail campaigns.
Assessment may include skill match information, skill gap analysis, résumé creation, translation of military skills into civilian workforce skills, and translation of military achievements and experience into generally understood civilian workforce skills.
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 into civilian workforce skills, and translation of military achievements and experience into generally understood civilian workforce skills.
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(c) Assist Florida target industry and secondary industry businesses in recruiting and hiring veterans and veterans' spouses.
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(d) Create a grant program to provide funding to assist veterans in meeting the workforce-skill needs of target industry and secondary industry businesses seeking to hire, promote, or generally improve specialized skills of veterans, establish Page 10 of27 CODING:
(d) Create a grant program to provide funding to assist veterans in meeting the workforce-skill needs of target industry and secondary industry businesses seeking to hire, promote, or generally improve specialized skills of veterans, establish criteria for approval of requests for funding, and maximize the use of funding for this program.
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 criteria for approval of requests for funding, and maximize the use of funding for this program.
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 but is not limited to, documentation of accreditation and licensure.
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A portion of grant funds, as determined by the corporation, may be used for veterans who are not active members of the United States Armed Forces for educational stipends while training at any location of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences within this state.
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 of the United States Armed Forces for educational stipends while training at any location of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences within this state.
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The entity may also work with a university or college offering related programs to refer veterans or to provide services.
The entrepreneur initiative program may include activities and assistance such as peer-to-peer learning sessions, mentoring, technical assistance, business roundtables, networking opportunities, support of student organizations, speaker series, or other tools within a virtual environment.
(f) Administer a As the state's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge initiative program for target industry and secondary industry qualified businesses in this state and for eligible veterans transitioning servicemembers who reside in, or who wish Page 12 of25 CODING:
hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 entity may also work with a university or college offering related programs to refer veterans or to provide services.
hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 to reside in, this state.
The entrepreneur initiative program may include activities and assistance such as peer-to-peer learning sessions, mentoring, technical assistance, business roundtables, networking opportunities, support of student organizations, speaker series, or other tools within a virtual environment.
(f) Administer a As the state's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge initiative program for target industry and secondary industry qualified businesses in this state and for eligible veterans transitioning servicemembers who reside in, or who wish to reside in, this state.
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Assist businesses in obtaining approval for skilled workforce training curricula under the SkillBridge initiative program, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, internships, or fellowships;
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(h) Coordinate with the Office of Veteran Licensure Services within the Department of Health to assist veterans and their spouses in obtaining licensure pursuant to s.
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(a) Outreach, information exchange, marketing, and referrals between agencies, entities, and the corporation regarding programs and initiatives that may be conducted include, but are not limited to, the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program and those within any of the following:
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 referrals between agencies, entities, and the corporation regarding programs and initiatives that may be conducted include, but are not limited to, the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program and those within any of the following:
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Section 3.
295.25 Veterans exempt from certain filing fees.—The Department of State may not charge veterans who reside in this state the applicable fees for filing articles of organization, articles of incorporation, a certificate of limited partnership, or a partnership registration statement, or for the designation of a registered agent, if applicable, as provided in s.
295.25 Veterans exempt from certain filing fees.—The Department of State may not charge veterans who reside in this Page 15 of25 CODING:
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 state the applicable fees for filing articles of organization, articles of incorporation, a certificate of limited partnership, or a partnership registration statement, or for the designation of a registered agent, if applicable, as provided in s.
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Section 4.
exemptions from fees and requirements.— (1) The commission shall issue without fee hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing licenses and permits shall be issued without fee to any resident who is certified or Page 17 of27 CODING:
exemptions from fees and requirements.— (1) The commission shall issue without fee hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing licenses and permits shall be issued without fee to any resident who is certified or determined to be:
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Any license issued under this paragraph after January 1, 1997, expires after 5 years and must be reissued, upon request, every 5 years thereafter.
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(b) To be Disabled by the United States Social Security Administration, upon proof of such certification or determination same.
Any license issued under this paragraph after October 1, 1999, expires after 2 years and must be reissued, upon proof of certification of disability, every 2 years thereafter.
(c) A disabled veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was honorably discharged upon separation from service and who is certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor or by any branch of the United States Armed Forces as having a service-connected disability percentage rating of 50 percent or greater, upon proof of such Page 18 of27 CODING:
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 reissued, upon request, every 5 years thereafter.
(b) To be Disabled by the United States Social Security Administration, upon proof of such certification or determination same.
Any license issued under this paragraph after October 1, 1999, expires after 2 years and must be reissued, upon proof of certification of disability, every 2 years thereafter.
(c) A disabled veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was honorably discharged upon separation from service and who is certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor or by any branch of the United States Armed Forces as having a service-connected disability percentage rating of 50 percent or greater, upon proof of such certification or determination.
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381.78 Advisory council on brain and spinal cord injuries.— (1) There is created within the department a 16-member advisory council on brain and spinal cord injuries.
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The council shall be composed of a minimum of:
(a) Two four individuals who have brain injuries or are family members of individuals who have brain injuries, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives., a minimum of four (b) Two individuals who have spinal cord injuries or are family members of individuals who have spinal cord injuries, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives., and a minimum of (c) Two individuals who represent the special needs of Page 19 of27 CODING:
hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 children who have brain or spinal cord injuries, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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The council shall be composed of a minimum of:
(a) Two four individuals who have brain injuries or are family members of individuals who have brain injuries, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives., a minimum of four (b) Two individuals who have spinal cord injuries or are family members of individuals who have spinal cord injuries, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives., and a minimum of (c) Two individuals who represent the special needs of children who have brain or spinal cord injuries, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1.01(14) who have or have had a traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or subconcussive impacts due to military service, or family members of such veterans, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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(f) Six individuals appointed by the State Surgeon General who are The balance of the council members shall be physicians, other allied health professionals, administrators of brain and spinal cord injury programs, or and representatives from support groups who that have expertise in areas related to the rehabilitation of individuals who have brain or spinal cord injuries.
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hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 encephalopathy, or subconcussive impacts due to military service, or family members of such veterans, with one individual appointed by the President of the Senate and the other individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(f) Six individuals appointed by the State Surgeon General who are The balance of the council members shall be physicians, other allied health professionals, administrators of brain and spinal cord injury programs, or and representatives from support groups who that have expertise in areas related to the rehabilitation of individuals who have brain or spinal cord injuries.
(2) Members of the council shall be appointed to serve by the State Surgeon General.
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Such instruction must occur on or before Medal of Honor Day, Veterans' Day, and Memorial Day.
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 instruction must occur on or before Medal of Honor Day, Veterans' Day, and Memorial Day.
Instructional programming that incorporates the values of the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor and that is offered as part of a social studies, English Language Arts, or other schoolwide character building and veteran awareness initiative meets the requirements of paragraph (u).
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Paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 288.0001, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
288.0001 Economic Development Programs Evaluation.—The Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall develop and present to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairs of the legislative appropriations committees the Economic Development Programs Evaluation.
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hb1329-02-c2 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/CS/HB1329 2024 OPPAGA shall provide a detailed analysis of economic development programs as provided in the following schedule:
hb1329-01-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/HB1329 2024 offered as part of a social studies, English Language Arts, or other schoolwide character building and veteran awareness initiative meets the requirements of paragraph (u).
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Paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 288.0001, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
288.0001 Economic Development Programs Evaluation.—The Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall develop and present to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairs of the legislative appropriations committees the Economic Development Programs Evaluation.
(2) The Office of Economic and Demographic Research and OPPAGA shall provide a detailed analysis of economic development programs as provided in the following schedule:
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penalty.— (2) (b) A person born on or after June 1, 1975, who has not successfully completed a hunter safety course may apply to the commission for a special authorization to hunt under supervision.
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For the purpose of incorporating the amendment made by this act to section 379.353, Florida Statutes, in references thereto, paragraph (b) of subsection (2) and paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of section 379.401, Florida Statutes, are reenacted to read:
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Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2024-251

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

  5. CS passed as amended; YEAS 113, NAYS 0

  6. Amendment 402874 Concur

  7. Added to Senate Message List

  8. In Messages

  9. CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Amendment(s) adopted (402874)

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. Substituted for CS/SB 408

  14. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  15. Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy

  16. Received

  17. Referred to Fiscal Policy

  18. In Messages

  19. CS passed; YEAS 115, NAYS 0

  20. Read 3rd time

  21. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  22. Placed on 3rd reading

  23. Read 2nd time

  24. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/27/2024)

  25. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  26. Bill referred to House Calendar

  27. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  28. CS Filed

  29. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  30. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

  31. Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee

  32. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

  33. Now in State Affairs Committee

  34. Reported out of Appropriations Committee

  35. Favorable by Appropriations Committee

  36. Added to Appropriations Committee agenda

  37. Now in Appropriations Committee

  38. Referred to State Affairs Committee

  39. Referred to Appropriations Committee

  40. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  41. CS Filed

  42. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  43. Reported out of Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

  44. Favorable with CS by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

  45. Added to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee agenda

  46. Now in Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

  47. Referred to State Affairs Committee

  48. Referred to Appropriations Committee

  49. Referred to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

  50. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  51. Filed

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Co-sponsors (41)

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Votes

Passage

Passed 113 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 63003
Unaffiliated 23002
Democrat 27002
Total 113007
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Altman — Yea
Payne — Yea
Amesty — Yea
Fine — Yea
Renner — Yea
Roach — Yea
Bell — Yea
Grant — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Benjamin — Yea
Roth — Yea
Rudman — Yea
Silvers — Yea
Keen — Yea
Killebrew — Yea
Stevenson — Yea
Caruso — Yea
Temple — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Clemons — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Williams — Yea
Beltran — Not Voting
Casello — Not Voting
Lopez, V. — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Not Voting
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Gregory, Emily Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny 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
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
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
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Not Voting
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Not Voting
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 22000
Democrat 6000
Unaffiliated 10001
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Powell — Yea
Baxley — Yea
Book — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Ingoglia — Yea
Torres — Yea
Collins — Yea
Perry — Yea
Broxson — Not Voting
Thompson, Geraldine F. "Geri" — Yea
Berman, Lori 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
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
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passage, Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 63003
Democrat 28001
Unaffiliated 24001
Total 115005
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Altman — Yea
Payne — Yea
Amesty — Yea
Fine — Yea
Renner — Yea
Roach — Yea
Bell — Yea
Grant — Yea
Beltran — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Benjamin — Yea
Roth — Yea
Rudman — Yea
Silvers — Yea
Keen — Yea
Killebrew — Yea
Stevenson — Yea
Caruso — Yea
Temple — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Clemons — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Williams — Yea
Casello — Not Voting
Lopez, V. — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Not Voting
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Gregory, Emily Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Not Voting
Borrero, David Republican Not Voting
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny 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 Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
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
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Not Voting
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1329 do?
Veterans; Revises provisions related to veterans including veterans' history program, Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., Veterans Employment & Training Services Program, grants, workforce training & recruitment, exemption from fees, advisory council on brain & spinal cord injuries, & required instruction on Veterans' Day & Memorial Day. APPROPRIATION: $91,207
Who sponsors HB 1329?
HB 1329 is sponsored by State Affairs Committee, Redondo, Mike (Republican), Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" (Republican), Anderson, Adam (Republican), Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee, Arrington, Kristen Aston (Democrat), Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" (Republican), Bartleman, Robin (Democrat), Basabe, Fabián (Republican), Bell, Berfield, Kimberly (Republican), Botana, Adam (Republican), Buchanan, James (Republican), Caruso, Cassel, Hillary (Republican), Chamberlin, Ryan (Republican), Chaney, Linda (Republican), Cross, Lindsay (Democrat), Daniels, Kimberly (Democrat), Driskell, Fentrice (Democrat), Dunkley, Lisa (Democrat), Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. (Democrat), Garcia, Gonzalez Pittman, Karen (Republican), Harris, Jennifer "Rita" (Democrat), Holcomb, Jeff (Republican), Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" (Republican), López, Johanna (Democrat), Melo, Lauren (Republican), Michael, Kiyan (Republican), Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" (Republican), Nixon, Angela "Angie" (Democrat), Porras, Juan Carlos (Republican), Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" (Republican), Roth, Salzman, Michelle (Republican), Skidmore, Kelly (Democrat), Smith, David (Republican), Truenow, Keith L. (Republican), Tuck, Kaylee (Republican), Valdés, Susan L. (Republican), Williams, Woodson, Marie Paule (Democrat), Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" (Republican), and Lopez, Vicki L. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1329?
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