Senate Floor for 4/16/2025 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

President

Calendar Links

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Open Calendar

Senate Floor

Chamber:

Last Actions:
Expand All
Collapse All

Third Reading
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 700 General Bill by Truenow Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 27 NAYS 9 -SJ 444 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 441 + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 806 General Bill by Yarborough Florida Trust Code (House Similar: H 1173)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1173 -SJ 431 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 1173 -SJ 431 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 431 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 806 c1) H 1173 General Bill by Judiciary Committee Florida Trust Code	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 4 -SJ 431 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 431 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 431 S: Substituted for CS/SB 806 -SJ 431 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 431 + Show All Today's Actions
S 232 General Bill by Rodriguez Debt Collection	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 431 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 431 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 431 + Show All Today's Actions
S 576 General Bill by Leek Service of Process (House Identical: H 157)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 157 -SJ 432 S: Substituted CS/HB 157 -SJ 432 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 431 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 576 c1) H 157 General Bill by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee Service of Process	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 432 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 432 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 432 S: Substituted for CS/SB 576 -SJ 432 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 432 + Show All Today's Actions
S 606 General Bill by Leek Public Lodging and Food Service Establishments	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: Passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 1 -SJ 432 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 432 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 432 + Show All Today's Actions
S 626 General Bill by Osgood Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 658 General Bill by Truenow Waiver or Release of Liens	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 432 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 432 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 432 + Show All Today's Actions
S 710 General Bill by Osgood Public Records/Crime Stoppers Organizations	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 433 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 433 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 433 + Show All Today's Actions
S 768 General Bill by Calatayud Controlling Business Interests by Persons with Ties to Foreign Countries of Concern	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 433 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 433 S: Amendment(s) adopted (510594) -SJ 433 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 433 + Show All Today's Actions
S 772 General Bill by Calatayud Diabetes Management in Schools (House Identical: H 597)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 597 -SJ 434 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 597 -SJ 434 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 433 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 772 c1) H 597 General Bill by Education & Employment Committee Diabetes Management in Schools	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 434 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 434 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 434 S: Substituted for CS/SB 772 -SJ 434 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 434 + Show All Today's Actions
S 784 General Bill by Ingoglia Platting	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 434 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 434 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 434 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1346 General Bill by Polsky Fentanyl Testing (House Similar: H 1195)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1195 -SJ 434 S: Substituted CS/HB 1195 -SJ 434 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 434 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1346 c2) H 1195 General Bill by Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee Fentanyl Testing	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 434 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 434 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 434 S: Received S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1346 -SJ 434 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 434 S: Referred to Rules S: In Messages H: Immediately certified H: CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0 H: Read 3rd time H: Added to Third Reading Calendar H: Placed on 3rd reading H: Read 2nd time + Show All Today's Actions
S 940 General Bill by McClain Third-party Reservation Platforms	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 435 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 435 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 435 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1002 General Bill by Truenow Utility Service Restrictions	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 1164 General Bill by Leek Electronic Delivery of Notices Between Landlords and Tenants (House Similar: H 615)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 615 -SJ 435 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 615 -SJ 435 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 435 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1164 c1) H 615 General Bill by Judiciary Committee Electronic Delivery of Notices Between Landlords and Tenants	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 1 -SJ 435 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 435 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 435 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1164 -SJ 435 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 435 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1374 General Bill by Yarborough School District Reporting Requirements	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 431 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 431 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 431 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1378 General Bill by Arrington Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Only Damage to Vehicle or Property (House Identical: H 479)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 479 -SJ 435 S: Substituted CS/HB 479 -SJ 435 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 435 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 1378 c1) H 479 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Only Damage to Vehicle or Property	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 435 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 435 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 435 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1378 -SJ 435 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 435 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1546 General Bill by Grall Background Screening of Athletic Coaches	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 436 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 436 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 436 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1690 General Bill by McClain Surrendered Infants (House Similar: H 791)	4/16/2025 S: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 791 -SJ 436 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 791 -SJ 436 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 436 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1690) H 791 General Bill by Health & Human Services Committee Surrendered Infants	4/16/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed; YEAS 33 NAYS 4 -SJ 436 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 436 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 436 S: Substituted for SB 1690 -SJ 436 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 436 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1730 General Bill by Calatayud Affordable Housing	4/16/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 444 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 441 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 441 S: Amendment(s) adopted (328892) -SJ 437 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 436 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1828 General Bill by Martin Trespass	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 1624 General Bill by Calatayud Higher Education	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 1696 General Bill by Calatayud Prearranged Transportation Services	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 1666 General Bill by Grall Uniform Commercial Code	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 1400 General Bill by Calatayud Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted Without Consent	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 952 General Bill by Ingoglia Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 736 General Bill by Truenow Brownfields	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 726 General Bill by Ingoglia False Reporting	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 656 General Bill by Rodriguez Health Care Billing and Collection Activities	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar
S 44 General Bill by Rodriguez Motor Vehicles	4/16/2025 S: Retained on Calendar

Top of Section Top of Page

Spotlights

Senator Geraldine Thompson

Senator Thompson proudly represented Senate District 15 from 2022-present.

She also served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2012 (District 39), Florida Senate from 2012-2016 (District 12), and Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2022 (District 44).

May she rest in peace.

Spotlights

Rural Renaissance

SB 110 by Senator Simon provides opportunities for rural communities to grow as they see fit, based on decisions made by local families and businesses who call rural Florida home.

Learn More »

Spotlights

President Albritton takes the oath of office

2024 Organization Session

The Senate convened in Organization Session on November 19, 2024. Senator Ben Albritton of Wauchula was elected Senate President and Senator Jason Brodeur of Sanford was elected President Pro Tempore.

Spotlights

Senate Photo Gallery

View photos of committee meetings, floor sittings, and other events, taken by the Senate’s professional photographers.

Learn More »

Spotlights

Florida Stands with Israel

Florida will not tolerate anti-Semitism or hatred of any kind and has the toughest possible sanctions against Iran and other regimes that support terrorism.

Learn More »

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Open Calendar

Senate Floor

Spotlights

Senator Geraldine Thompson

Spotlights

Rural Renaissance

Spotlights

2024 Organization Session

Spotlights

Senate Photo Gallery

Spotlights

Florida Stands with Israel

Recent Posts