Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 1300 — Education and Workforce Development for Current and Former Inmates

Last action — Laid on Table

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on March 09, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 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

Education and Workforce Development for Current and Former Inmates; Authorizing the Department of Transportation to expend certain funds for all workforce development programs, rather than only construction workforce development programs; authorizing the department to use workforce development funds for certain certification and training opportunities; authorizing employers to apply to the Department of Financial Services for reimbursement of the cost of certain workers’ compensation and automobile liability premiums, subject to appropriation; providing requirements and restrictions for reimbursement, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on Table -SJ 692

  2. Substituted CS/CS/HB 325 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 692

  3. Read 2nd time -SJ 692

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/09/26

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 16 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

  8. Now in Fiscal Policy

  9. Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  10. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, 02/25/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  11. Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

  12. Favorable by Criminal Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

  13. On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/11/26, 3:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

  14. Introduced

  15. Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy

  16. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 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

Favorable

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2001
Republican 7000
No Party Affiliation 0001
Total 9002
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Not Voting
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Not Voting
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1300 do?
Education and Workforce Development for Current and Former Inmates; Authorizing the Department of Transportation to expend certain funds for all workforce development programs, rather than only construction workforce development programs; authorizing the department to use workforce development funds for certain certification and training opportunities; authorizing employers to apply to the Department of Financial Services for reimbursement of the cost of certain workers’ compensation and automobile liability premiums, subject to appropriation; providing requirements and restrictions for reimbursement, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1300?
SB 1300 is sponsored by Calatayud, Alexis (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1300?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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