Bill Actions for 1/24/2012 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Open Calendar

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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 17 General Bill by Jenne Motor Vehicle License Plates	H: Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 19 General Bill by Nelson, Slosberg Public School Buses	H: On Committee agenda-- Education Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Reed Hall
S 80 General Bill by Joyner Human Trafficking	S: Now in Budget -SJ 263 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 263 + All Today's Actions
H 97 General Bill by Workman Spaceport Facilities	H: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 634 (Ch. 2012-1) -HJ 254 H: Substituted SB 634 -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
S 98 General Bill by Siplin Education	S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 264
S 102 General Bill by Siplin Credit Reports	S: CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 268 S: Now in Banking and Insurance -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
H 107 General Bill by Caldwell Special Districts	H: Now in Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 261
H 157 General Bill by Porter, Pilon Water Management Districts	H: CS/CS by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 283
S 170 General Bill by Altman Transfer of Tax Liability	S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
H 177 General Bill by Porth Inmate Reentry	H: CS/CS by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 1 -HJ 283
H 181 General Bill by Slosberg Sponsorship of State Greenways and Trails	H: Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 1 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 201 General Bill by Roberson Enterprise Zones	H: Now in Finance and Tax Committee -HJ 262 H: Favorable by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
S 206 General Bill by Negron Public Meetings	S: CS/CS by Rules read 1st time -SJ 269 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
S 222 General Bill by Siplin Limited Agricultural Associations	S: CS/CS by Agriculture read 1st time -SJ 269
S 244 General Bill by Bennett Motor Vehicles	S: CS/CS by Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 269
H 273 General Bill by Kiar Student Safety	H: On Committee agenda-- Education Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Reed Hall
H 277 General Bill by Burgin Abortions	H: Favorable by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 5 -HJ 283
H 291 General Bill by Renuart Youth Athletes	H: Now in Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 1 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 307 General Bill by Bernard, Davis Workers' Compensation Certificate-of-exemption Process	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 313 General Bill by Bembry, Steube Premises Liability	H: CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 259 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) H: CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
S 316 General Bill by Wise Alzheimer’s Disease	S: Now in Budget -SJ 279 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279 + All Today's Actions
S 322 Resolution by Bullard Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.	S: Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9003 (Adopted) -SJ 260 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 260 S: Introduced -SJ 260 + All Today's Actions
S 336 General Bill by Richter Debt Settlement Services	S: CS by Banking and Insurance read 1st time -SJ 269 S: Now in Commerce and Tourism -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
H 347 General Bill by Harrell College Credit for Military Training and Education Courses	H: Now in Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 367 General Bill by Reed Restraint of Incarcerated Pregnant Women	H: Now in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 371 General Bill by Smith Enterprise Zones	H: Now in Finance and Tax Committee -HJ 262 H: Favorable by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
H 377 General Bill by Nunez Miami-Dade County Lake Belt Mitigation Plan	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 391 General Bill by Clemens, Bernard Sale of Motor Fuel	H: CS by Energy and Utilities Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 259 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
H 427 General Bill by Passidomo Civil Remedies Against Insurers	H: On Committee agenda-- Civil Justice Subcommittee, 01/26/12, 8:00 am, 404 HOB --Retained
H 435 Local Bill by Porter Gilchrist County	H: Now in PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 261
S 440 General Bill by Bennett Initiatives and Referenda	S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
S 450 General Bill by Oelrich Emergency Medical Services	S: Now in Budget -SJ 279 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279 + All Today's Actions
S 470 General Bill by Jones Chiropractic Medicine	S: CS/CS by Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; YEAS 6 NAYS 1 -SJ 280
H 479 General Bill by O'Toole Animal Control	H: Now in Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
S 486 General Bill by Diaz de la Portilla Jurisdiction of the Courts	S: Now in Budget -SJ 263 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 263 + All Today's Actions
S 492 General Bill by Braynon Education	S: CS by Higher Education read 1st time -SJ 269 S: Now in Budget -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
S 502 General Bill by Hays Public Fairs and Expositions	S: CS/CS/CS by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
S 506 General Bill by Evers Parole Interview Dates for Certain Inmates	S: Now in Budget -SJ 263 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations; YEAS 5 NAYS 1 -SJ 263 + All Today's Actions
H 517 General Bill by Grant Reducing and Streamlining Regulations	H: CS by Economic Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 259 H: Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
S 540 General Bill by Smith Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers	S: CS/CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 269 S: Now in Criminal Justice -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
S 544 General Bill by Sobel Health Care	S: Now in Budget -SJ 279 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279 + All Today's Actions
S 560 General Bill by Dean Water Management Districts	S: CS/CS by Budget Subcommittee on General Government Appropriations; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
H 565 General Bill by Porter Family Law	H: CS by Civil Justice Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 259 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
S 582 General Bill by Simmons Neighborhood Improvement Districts	S: CS/CS by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
H 591 General Bill by Metz Archeological Sites and Specimens	H: Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 261
H 599 General Bill by Pilon Transportation and Mitigation Programs	H: Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 262 H: Favorable by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 1 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
H 613 General Bill by Bernard, Corcoran Financial Institutions	H: CS by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 284
S 634 General Bill by Benacquisto Spaceport Facilities	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 H: Substituted for HB 97 -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 639 General Bill by Young Reclaimed Water	H: Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 3 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 643 General Bill by Moraitis Title Insurance	H: Now in Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee -HJ 281 H: CS referred to Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 281 H: Original reference(s) removed: Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee + All Today's Actions
H 651 General Bill by Davis Building Construction and Inspection	H: Now in Economic Affairs Committee H: CS referred to Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 261 H: Original reference(s) removed: Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee + All Today's Actions
H 667 General Bill by Corcoran Murder	H: CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 260 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
H 673 General Bill by Brodeur Preference in Award of Governmental Entity Contracts	H: Now in Community and Military Affairs Subcommittee H: CS referred to Community and Military Affairs Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 261 H: Original reference(s) removed: Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee + All Today's Actions
H 689 General Bill by Bileca American Founders' Month	H: Now in PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 3 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 691 General Bill by Frishe Beach Management	H: Now in Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
S 706 General Bill by Smith Condominiums	S: Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 261 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Judiciary -SJ 261 + All Today's Actions
S 730 General Bill by Flores Medicaid Managed Care	S: Now in Budget -SJ 279 S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279 + All Today's Actions
H 737 General Bill by Porter Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions	H: On Committee agenda-- Finance and Tax Committee, 01/26/12, 2:30 pm, Morris Hall
H 763 General Bill by Rogers Motor Vehicle Registration	H: Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 769 General Bill by Ford Public Accountancy	H: Now in Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 262 H: Favorable by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
S 774 General Bill by Hays Physician Assistants	S: Now in Budget
H 777 General Bill by Eisnaugle Criminal Penalties for Violations of Securities Laws	H: Now in Judiciary Committee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 789 General Bill by O'Toole Workers' Compensation	H: CS by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 3 -HJ 284
H 799 General Bill by Goodson Physical Therapy	H: CS by Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 260 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
S 800 General Bill by Negron County Boundary Lines	S: CS by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
H 801 General Bill by Steube, Passidomo Emergency 911 Service	H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
S 802 General Bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation Premises Liability	S: Favorable by Environmental Preservation and Conservation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
H 809 General Bill by Grant Communications Services Taxes	H: PCS on Committee agenda-- Finance and Tax Committee, 01/26/12, 2:30 pm, Morris Hall
S 816 General Bill by Bennett Professional Sports Facilities	S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments)
S 818 General Bill by Bennett Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies	S: CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 270 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
H 823 General Bill by McBurney Florida Uniform Principal and Income Act	H: Favorable by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 299
S 824 General Bill by Dean Mitigation	S: CS by Transportation read 1st time -SJ 270 S: Now in Environmental Preservation and Conservation -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
H 839 General Bill by Davis Abortion	H: Favorable by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 5 -HJ 284
S 842 General Bill by Bennett Growth Management	S: CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 270 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
H 843 General Bill by Roberson Department of the Lottery	H: CS by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 260 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) H: CS by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
S 854 General Bill by Evers Teenage Drivers	S: CS by Transportation read 1st time -SJ 271 S: Now in Budget -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
H 859 General Bill by Corcoran Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program	H: On Committee agenda-- Finance and Tax Committee, 01/26/12, 2:30 pm, Morris Hall
H 869 Local Bill by Frishe, Hooper Pinellas Planning Council, Pinellas County	H: Now in Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
S 888 General Bill by Flores Consumer Services	S: CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 271
H 921 General Bill by Stargel Landlords and Tenants	H: CS by Civil Justice Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 260 H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
S 922 General Bill by Bennett Military Support	H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 263 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 263 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 263 S: Amendment(s) adopted (120054, 526458, 568340, 659094) -SJ 262 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 261 + All Today's Actions
S 924 General Bill by Simmons Special Observances	S: CS by- Environmental Preservation and Conservation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
S 936 General Bill by Smith Public Depositories	S: Now in Banking and Insurance S: References corrected to Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Accountability -SJ 263 S: Original reference(s) removed: Budget + All Today's Actions
H 937 General Bill by Workman Legal Notices	H: Now in Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 261
S 952 General Bill by Oelrich Recreation and Parks	S: Favorable by Environmental Preservation and Conservation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
S 962 General Bill by Benacquisto Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program	S: Favorable by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
S 968 Resolution by Diaz de la Portilla 150th Anniversary of Bacardi Rum	S: Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9073 (Adopted) -SJ 261 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 261 S: Introduced -SJ 261 + All Today's Actions
S 992 General Bill by Bennett Regulation of Hoisting Equipment Used in Construction, Demolition, or Excavation Work	S: CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 272, 686 S: Now in Regulated Industries -SJ 265 + All Today's Actions
S 994 General Bill by Dean Federal Environmental Permitting	S: Favorable by- Environmental Preservation and Conservation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
H 1001 General Bill by Eisnaugle Timeshares	H: CS by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 299
H 1009 General Bill by O'Toole Low-Speed Vehicles	H: CS by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 284
S 1042 General Bill by Bennett Emergency 911 Service	S: CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 272 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
H 1063 General Bill by O'Toole Local Business Taxes	H: PCS on Committee agenda-- Finance and Tax Committee, 01/26/12, 2:30 pm, Morris Hall --Temporarily deferred
H 1077 General Bill by Kriseman Service Animals	H: CS by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 299
H 1101 General Bill by Horner Insurance	H: CS by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 300
S 1122 General Bill by Latvala Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	S: CS by Transportation read 1st time -SJ 272 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
H 1127 General Bill by Albritton Citizens Property Insurance Corporation	H: Favorable by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 2 -HJ 284
H 1163 General Bill by Adkins Adoption	H: CS by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 1 -HJ 299
S 1168 General Bill by Ring Freight Mobility Development	S: CS by Transportation read 1st time -SJ 274 S: Now in Commerce and Tourism -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
S 1184 General Bill by Norman Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	S: CS by Agriculture read 1st time -SJ 274 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
H 1191 General Bill by Bileca Parent Empowerment in Education	H: CS by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 3 -HJ 282
S 1196 General Bill by Bennett Residential Construction Warranties	S: CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 275
S 1204 General Bill by Commerce and Tourism Governmental Reorganization	S: CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 275
H 1207 General Bill by Brandes, Corcoran Vehicles with Autonomous Technology	H: Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 282 H: Favorable by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 1223 General Bill by Albritton Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	H: CS by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 301
H 1227 General Bill by Drake, Passidomo Certification of 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators	H: On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Morris Hall
H 1237 General Bill by Albritton Department of Citrus	H: CS by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 300
S 1238 General Bill by Hays Low-speed Vehicles	S: CS by Transportation read 1st time -SJ 275 S: Now in Budget -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
H 1249 Memorial by Oliva Federal Spending Cap	H: CS by Federal Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 4 -HJ 284
S 1254 General Bill by Siplin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	S: CS by Agriculture read 1st time -SJ 275 S: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) + All Today's Actions
S 1256 General Bill by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax Administration of Property Taxes	S: CS by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 4 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
S 1270 General Bill by Flores Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College	S: CS by Higher Education read 1st time -SJ 276 S: Now in Budget -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
H 1281 Memorial by Brodeur Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act	H: Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 283 H: Favorable by Federal Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 4 -HJ 282 + All Today's Actions
H 1287 General Bill by Abruzzo Voluntary Contributions on Registration, Driver License, and Identification Card Forms	H: Now in Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 283 H: Favorable by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 283 + All Today's Actions
S 1304 General Bill by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax Tax Administration	S: CS by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
S 1314 General Bill by Gaetz Career-themed Courses	S: Favorable by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
H 1327 General Bill by Plakon Abortion	H: Favorable by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 5 -HJ 284
H 1351 General Bill by Glorioso Homeless Youth	H: Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee -HJ 283 H: Favorable by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 283 + All Today's Actions
S 1354 General Bill by Detert Environmental Resource Permitting	S: Favorable by Environmental Preservation and Conservation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 279
S 1366 General Bill by Gaetz Education	S: CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
H 1389 General Bill by Perman Water Storage and Water Quality Improvements	H: Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c) H: CS by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 283 + All Today's Actions
H 1447 Resolution by Plakon Nation of Israel	H: Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 283 H: Favorable by Federal Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 283 + All Today's Actions
S 1472 General Bill by Richter Capital Formation for Infrastructure Projects	S: Now in Commerce and Tourism S: References corrected to Commerce and Tourism; Budget -SJ 263 S: Original reference(s)- removed: Banking and Insurance + All Today's Actions
H 1491 General Bill by Eisnaugle Capital Formation for Infrastructure Projects	H: Now in Finance and Tax Committee -HJ 262 H: Favorable by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
S 1530 General Bill by Siplin Instructional Materials for Public School Education	S: Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 261 S: Withdrawn from Education Pre-K - 12; Budget -SJ 261 + All Today's Actions
S 1560 General Bill by Thrasher Ethical Requirements for Public Officers	S: Now in Rules -SJ 264
S 1568 General Bill by Gaetz, Garcia Sale or Lease of a County, District, or Municipal Hospital	S: CS by Health Regulation read 1st time -SJ 276 S: Now in Community Affairs -SJ 264 + All Today's Actions
S 1596 General Bill by Diaz de la Portilla Elections	S: CS by Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections read 1st time -SJ 276 S: Now in Rules -SJ 265 + All Today's Actions
S 1714 General Bill by Smith Election of the Board of Supervisors of a Community Development District	S: Now in Community Affairs S: References corrected to Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 263 S: Original reference(s)- removed: Commerce and Tourism + All Today's Actions
S 1718 General Bill by Benacquisto Parent Empowerment in Education	S: CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 280
S 1890 General Bill by Latvala Mortgage Foreclosures	S: Now in Judiciary S: References corrected to Judiciary; Banking and Insurance -SJ 263 + All Today's Actions
S 2026 Trust Fund/General Bill by Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Capital Collateral Regional Counsel Trust Fund/Justice Administrative Commission	S: CS by Budget read 1st time -SJ 276
S 2030 Resolution by Altman United States Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller	S: Adopted -SJ 260 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 260 S: Introduced -SJ 260 + All Today's Actions
S 2032 Resolution by Fasano United States Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith	S: Adopted -SJ 260 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 260 S: Introduced -SJ 260 + All Today's Actions
S 2036 General Bill by Rules Outsourcing or Privatization of Agency Functions	S: CS by Rules read 1st time -SJ 276 S: On Committee agenda-- Budget, 01/25/12, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building --Not Considered + All Today's Actions
S 2038 General Bill by Rules Privatization of Correctional Facilities	S: CS by Rules read 1st time -SJ 276 S: On Committee agenda-- Budget, 01/25/12, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building + All Today's Actions
S 2044 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Child Protection	S: Introduced -SJ 265
S 2046 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services	S: Introduced -SJ 265
S 2048 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Department of Children and Family Services	S: Introduced -SJ 266
S 2050 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Assisted Living Facilities	S: Introduced -SJ 266
S 2052 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Sexually Violent Predators	S: Introduced -SJ 267
S 2054 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Domestic Violence	S: Introduced -SJ 268
S 2056 Resolution by Joyner Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.	S: Filed
S 2058 General Bill by Rules Office of Legislative Services	S: Filed S: SPB 7178 submitted as a committee bill (SB 2058) by Rules + All Today's Actions
S 2060 General Bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation Rules Establishing Numeric Nutrient Criteria	S: Filed S: SPB 7184 submitted as a committee bill (SB 2060) by Environmental Preservation and Conservation + All Today's Actions
H 4003 General Bill by Diaz Growth Policy	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4007 General Bill by Horner Transportation Corporations	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time + All Today's Actions
H 4027 General Bill by Rouson Community-Based Development Organizations	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4033 General Bill by Plakon Contracting	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4039 General Bill by Porter Recreation and Parks	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4041 General Bill by Burgin Education Law Repeals	H: PCS on Committee agenda-- Education Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Reed Hall
H 4043 General Bill by Horner Real Estate Schools	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 256 + All Today's Actions
H 4045 General Bill by Horner Beverage Law	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 256 + All Today's Actions
H 4075 Local Bill by Roberson Charlotte County	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4083 General Bill by Eisnaugle Florida Water Resources Act of 1972	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4085 General Bill by Caldwell Workers' Compensation	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4089 General Bill by Ingram Leadership Board for Applied Research and Public Service	H: On Committee agenda-- Education Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Reed Hall
H 4097 General Bill by Caldwell Barbering	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4115 General Bill by Ingram Cigarette Metering and Vending Machines	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4117 General Bill by Nunez Professional Geologists	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4153 General Bill by Grant Real Estate Brokers, Sales Associates, Schools, and Appraisers	H: Now in Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 262 H: Favorable by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 3 -HJ 262 + All Today's Actions
H 4171 General Bill by Ray Bonfires	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 255 + All Today's Actions
H 4179 General Bill by Nunez Florida Mental Health Act	H: Now in Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 283 H: Favorable by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 283 + All Today's Actions
H 4187 General Bill by Albritton Cattle	H: On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Morris Hall H: Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 263 H: Favorable by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 263 + All Today's Actions
H 4189 General Bill by Albritton Florida Agricultural Exposition	H: On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Morris Hall H: Now in State Affairs Committee -HJ 263 H: Favorable by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 263 + All Today's Actions
H 4195 General Bill by Grant Adult General Education	H: CS by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee; YEAS 13 NAYS 0 -HJ 283
H 5203 General Bill by Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Reemployment Services	H: Filed
H 5301 General Bill by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Health Care Services	H: Introduced -HJ 256 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5303 General Bill by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Department of Children and Family Services	H: Introduced -HJ 256 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5401 General Bill by Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Shared County and State Responsibility for Juvenile Detention	H: Filed
H 5501 General Bill by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee One-Stop Business Registration Portal	H: Introduced -HJ 256 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5503 Trust Fund/General Bill by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee One-Stop Business Registration Portal Clearing Trust Fund	H: Introduced -HJ 257 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5505 General Bill by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee Department of Financial Services	H: Introduced -HJ 257 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5507 General Bill by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee Department of Management Services	H: Introduced -HJ 257 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5509 General Bill by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee State Data Center System	H: Introduced -HJ 257 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 5511 General Bill by Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee Department of Business and Professional Regulation	H: Introduced -HJ 257 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 6001 Joint Resolution by Senate Redistricting Subcommittee Joint Resolution of Apportionment	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB
H 6003 General Bill by Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee Establishing the Congressional Districts of the State	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB --Not considered
H 6005 General Bill by Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee Establishing the Congressional Districts of the State	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB
H 6007 General Bill by Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee Establishing the Congressional Districts of the State	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB --Not considered
H 6009 Joint Resolution by House Redistricting Subcommittee Joint Resolution of Apportionment	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB --Not considered
H 6011 Joint Resolution by House Redistricting Subcommittee Joint Resolution of Apportionment	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB
H 6013 Joint Resolution by House Redistricting Subcommittee Joint Resolution of Apportionment	H: On Committee agenda-- Redistricting Committee, 01/27/12, 9:30 am, 404 HOB --Not considered
H 7005 Reviser's/General Bill by Rules and Calendar Committee Official Florida Statutes	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 7007 Reviser's/General Bill by Rules and Calendar Committee Florida Statutes	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 7009 Reviser's/General Bill by Rules and Calendar Committee Florida Statutes	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 7011 Reviser's/General Bill by Rules and Calendar Committee Florida Statutes	H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time -HJ 254 + All Today's Actions
H 7027 General Bill by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee Unemployment Compensation	H: CS by Economic Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 260 H: Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c) + All Today's Actions
H 7031 General Bill by Economic Affairs Committee Financial Emergencies	H: On Committee agenda-- Finance and Tax Committee, 01/26/12, 2:30 pm, Morris Hall
H 7045 General Bill by Select Committee on Water Policy Consumptive Use Permits for Development of Alternative Water Supplies	H: On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Morris Hall
H 7051 General Bill by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Rules Establishing Numeric Nutrient Criteria	H: Introduced -HJ 258 H: On Committee agenda-- State Affairs Committee, 01/26/12, 10:30 am, Morris Hall H: Referred to State Affairs Committee -HJ 258, 261 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 7053 Trust Fund/General Bill by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Florida Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Trust Fund	H: Introduced -HJ 258 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 7055 General Bill by Rulemaking and Regulation Subcommittee Administrative Authority	H: Introduced -HJ 258 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 7057 General Bill by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Judah P. Benjamin Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historical Site Advisory Council	H: Introduced -HJ 259 H: Filed + All Today's Actions
H 7059 General Bill by K-20 Innovation Subcommittee Acceleration Options in Public Education	H: Filed
H 7061 Trust Fund/General Bill by Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Capital Collateral Regional Counsel Trust Fund/Justice Administrative Commission	H: Filed
S 7178 Proposed Bill by Rules Office of Legislative Services	S: Submit as committee bill by Rules (SB 2058)
S 7184 Proposed Bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation Environmental Rules	S: Submit as committee bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation (SB 2060)
H 9017 Resolution by O'Toole Lake-Sumter Community College	H: Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1736 (Adopted) -HJ 261 H: Read 2nd time -HJ 261 H: Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only + All Today's Actions
H 9019 Resolution by Passidomo Bladder Cancer Awareness Month	H: Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 2062 (Adopted) -HJ 261 H: Read 2nd time -HJ 261 H: Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only + All Today's Actions
H 9023 Resolution by Thompson Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.	H: Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 2056 (Adopted) -HJ 262 H: Read 2nd time -HJ 261 H: Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only + All Today's Actions
H 9027 Resolution by Williams Edison State College	H: Introduced -HJ 259 H: Filed + All Today's Actions

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