Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HCR 1561 — Joint Session for Purpose of Receiving Governor's Message

Last action — 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Joint Session for Purpose of Receiving Governor's Message; Provides that House of Representatives & Senate convene in Joint Session for purpose of receiving message from Governor.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  2. Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SCR 1466 (Adopted)

  3. Bill referred to House Calendar

  4. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCR 1561 do?
Joint Session for Purpose of Receiving Governor's Message; Provides that House of Representatives & Senate convene in Joint Session for purpose of receiving message from Governor.
Who sponsors HCR 1561?
HCR 1561 is sponsored by Garrison, Sam (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 1561?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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