Senate Floor for 4/22/2015 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

President

Calendar Links

2026 Regular Session Dates [PDF]
2025-2026 Interim Committee Meeting Schedule [PDF]
Additional Meetings [PDF]
Calendars/Weekly Schedules
Video Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Open Calendar

Senate Floor

Chamber:

Last Actions:
Expand All
Collapse All

Executive Business 1
Confirmations Floor Report 4-22-15 Confirmations.pdf [PDF]
The Senate Journal and final reports page detail Senate actions on executive business.

Executive Business 2
Suspension Floor Report 4-22-15 Suspension - Rowland.pdf [PDF]
The Senate Journal and final reports page detail Senate actions on executive business.

Third Reading
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 7001 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Intercepting and Recording Oral Communications	4/22/2015 H: In returning messages S: Passed as amended; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 172 General Bill by Bradley, Ring Local Government Pension Reform	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 674 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 674 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 778 General Bill by Hays Local Government Construction Preferences	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 676 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 676 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 28 NAYS 9 -SJ 484 S: Amendment(s) adopted (260200) -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 554 General Bill by Simmons Limited Liability Companies (House Identical: H 531)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 531 (Ch. 2015-148) -SJ 501 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 531 -SJ 501 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 554 e1) H 531 General Bill by McGhee, Spano Limited Liability Companies	4/22/2015 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 674 S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 502 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 502 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 502 S: Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 554 -SJ 502 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 502 S: Withdrawn from Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 502 + Show All Today's Actions
S 378 General Bill by Garcia, Gibson Juvenile Justice	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 675 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 675 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 520 General Bill by Grimsley Long-term Care Insurance	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 675 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 675 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1446 General Bill by Richter Public Records/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	4/14/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading
S 7040 General Bill by Transportation (Brandes) Public Records/E-mail Addresses/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	4/22/2015 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 604 General Bill by Flores Consumer Protection	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 675 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 675 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 3 -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 960 General Bill by Lee Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (House Similar: H 747)	4/14/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading
(Similar to 960 c1) H 747 General Bill by Rooney Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program	4/21/2015 S: Received -SJ 449
S 248 General Bill by Smith Public Records/Body Camera Recording Made by a Law Enforcement Officer	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 674 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/24/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 674 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 2 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1146 General Bill by Simmons Agency Relationships with Governmental Health Care Contractors	4/22/2015 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 502 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 502 + Show All Today's Actions
S 728 General Bill by Benacquisto Health Insurance Coverage for Opioids	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 676 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 676 H: In Messages S: Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 606 General Bill by Gaetz Dental Care	4/22/2015 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 760 General Bill by Bradley Child Protection (House Similar: H 1055)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1055 (Ch. 2015-177) -SJ 486 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 1055 -SJ 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 760 c2) H 1055 General Bill by Harrell Child Protection	4/22/2015 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 674 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 486 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 486 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 760 -SJ 486 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 486 S: Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Health Policy; Fiscal Policy -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7028 General Bill by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (Altman) Educational Opportunities for Veterans	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 679 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 679 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
S 806 General Bill by Richter Regulation of Financial Institutions	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 676 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 676 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 487 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1024 General Bill by Simmons Central Florida Expressway Authority	4/22/2015 S: Amendment(s) pending (621812) -SJ 503 S: Amendment(s) adopted (462832) -SJ 503 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 502 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7018 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Sobel) State Ombudsman Program	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 678 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 678 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 487 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 998 General Bill by Margolis Alcoholic Beverages	4/14/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading
S 1216 General Bill by Simpson Community Development	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 677 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 678 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 489 S: Amendment(s) adopted (190958, 227810, 667424, 945250) -SJ 488 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 487 + Show All Today's Actions
S 716 General Bill by Hays Public Records/Animal Medical Records	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 675 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 676 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 489 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 489 + Show All Today's Actions
S 534 General Bill by Latvala Human Trafficking (House Compare: H 369)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 369 (Ch. 2015-172) -SJ 490 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 369 -SJ 490 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 490 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 534 c1) H 369 General Bill by Kerner, Spano Human Trafficking	4/22/2015 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 490 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 490 S: Amendment(s) adopted (163134) -SJ 490 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 490 S: Substituted for CS/SB 534 -SJ 490 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 490 S: Withdrawn from Transportation; Criminal Justice; Appropriations -SJ 490 + Show All Today's Actions
S 656 General Bill by Latvala Unlawful Detention by a Transient Occupant (House Similar: H 305)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 305 (Ch. 2015-89) -SJ 491 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 305 -SJ 491 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 656 c2) H 305 General Bill by Harrison Unlawful Detention by a Transient Occupant	4/22/2015 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 674 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 491 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 491 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 491 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 656 -SJ 491 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 491 S: Withdrawn from Judiciary; Regulated Industries; Rules -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
S 672 General Bill by Dean Service of Process	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 675 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 675 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 491 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1208 General Bill by Bean Dietetics and Nutrition (House Similar: H 951)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 951 (Ch. 2015-125) -SJ 491 S: Substituted CS/HB 951 -SJ 491 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1208 c1) H 951 General Bill by Magar Dietetics and Nutrition	4/22/2015 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 674 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 491 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 491 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 491 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1208 -SJ 491 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 491 S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Fiscal Policy -SJ 491 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1094 General Bill by Brandes Peril of Flood	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 677 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 677 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 492 S: Amendment(s) adopted (649738) -SJ 492 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 492 + Show All Today's Actions
S 982 General Bill by Thompson Florida Civil Rights Act	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 676 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 676 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 492 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 492 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7068 General Bill by Appropriations (Lee) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services	4/14/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading
S 608 General Bill by Stargel Real Estate Brokers and Appraisers	4/22/2015 H: Received -HJ 675 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/23/15 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 675 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 493 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 492 + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 462 General Bill by Lee Family Law	4/22/2015 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 503
S 1298 General Bill by Simmons Insurance for Short-term Rental and Transportation Network Companies	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 482 S: Amendment(s) adopted (800248) -SJ 479 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 479 + Show All Today's Actions
S 842 General Bill by Benacquisto Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Eligibility for Coverage (House Similar: H 715)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 715 (Ch. 2015-94) -SJ 494 S: Substituted CS/HB 715 -SJ 494 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 842 c1) H 715 General Bill by Raschein Eligibility for Coverage by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 S: Substituted for CS/SB 842 -SJ 494 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 494 S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Community Affairs; Fiscal Policy -SJ 494 + Show All Today's Actions
S 596 General Bill by Hays Craft Distilleries	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 461 S: Amendment(s) adopted (227916) -SJ 461 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 461 + Show All Today's Actions
S 340 General Bill by Grimsley Crisis Stabilization Services (House Similar: H 79)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 79 (Ch. 2015-102) -SJ 461 S: Substituted CS/HB 79 -SJ 461 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 461 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 340 c1) H 79 General Bill by Cummings Crisis Stabilization Services	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 461 S: Substituted for CS/SB 340 -SJ 461 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 461 S: Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 461 + Show All Today's Actions
S 420 General Bill by Grimsley Animal Control	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 461 + Show All Today's Actions
S 526 General Bill by Grimsley Notaries Public	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 462 + Show All Today's Actions
S 252 General Bill by Smith Insurance	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 462 S: Amendment(s) adopted (240292, 544922) -SJ 462 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 462 + Show All Today's Actions
S 220 General Bill by Simpson Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board (House Identical: H 145)	4/22/2015 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 503
(Identical to 220 c3) H 145 General Bill by Beshears Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board	3/31/2015 S: Received -SJ 277
S 112 General Bill by Hays Special License Plates (House Identical: H 329)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 329 (Ch. 2015-91) -SJ 462 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 329 -SJ 462462 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 462 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 112 c2) H 329 General Bill by Ingram Special License Plates	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (201480) -SJ 462 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 462 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 112 -SJ 462 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 462 S: Withdrawn from Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy -SJ 462 + Show All Today's Actions
S 538 General Bill by Simmons Disclosure of Sexually Explicit Images	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 464 + Show All Today's Actions
S 872 General Bill by Hukill Estates	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 465 S: Amendment(s) adopted (388318, 733094, 738696) -SJ 464 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 464 + Show All Today's Actions
S 766 General Bill by Hukill Surveillance by a Drone	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 465 S: Amendment(s) adopted (641840) -SJ 465 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 465 + Show All Today's Actions
S 836 General Bill by Latvala Florida Insurance Guaranty Association	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 465 + Show All Today's Actions
S 668 General Bill by Latvala Emergency Fire Rescue Services and Facilities Surtax (House Similar: H 209)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 209 (Ch. 2015-169) -SJ 466 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 209 -SJ 466 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 466 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 668 c2) H 209 General Bill by Artiles Emergency Fire Rescue Services & Facilities Surtax	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (685130) -SJ 466 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 466 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 668 -SJ 466 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 466 S: Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Fiscal Policy -SJ 466 + Show All Today's Actions
S 954 General Bill by Garcia Involuntary Examinations of Minors	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 467 S: Amendment(s) adopted (491488, 633106) -SJ 466 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 466 + Show All Today's Actions
S 682 General Bill by Grimsley Transitional Living Facilities	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 467 + Show All Today's Actions
S 684 General Bill by Grimsley Convenience Businesses (House Similar: H 755)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table -SJ 468 S: Substituted HB 755 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 468 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 468 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 684) H 755 General Bill by Stone Convenience Business Security	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 468 S: Substituted for SB 684 -SJ 468 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 468 S: Withdrawn from Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy -SJ 468 + Show All Today's Actions
S 640 General Bill by Detert Vital Statistics (House Similar: H 243)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 243 (Ch. 2015-105) -SJ 468 S: Substituted CS/HB 243 -SJ 468 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 468 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 640 c2) H 243 General Bill by Roberson Vital Statistics	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 468 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 640 -SJ 468 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 468 S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy -SJ 468 + Show All Today's Actions
S 338 General Bill by Altman Engineers (House Identical: H 217)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table -SJ 469 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 217 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 469 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 469 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 338 c2) H 217 General Bill by Van Zant Engineers	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (790514) -SJ 469 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 469 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 338 -SJ 469 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 469 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Fiscal Policy -SJ 469 + Show All Today's Actions
S 266 General Bill by Ring Property Appraisers (House Identical: H 213)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 213 (Ch. 2015-87) -SJ 472 S: Substituted HB 213 -SJ 472 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 266) H 213 General Bill by Moraitis Property Appraisers	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 S: Substituted for SB 266 -SJ 472 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 472 S: Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
S 674 General Bill by Evers Public Records/Servicemember Identification and Location Information (House Similar: H 185)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 185 (Ch. 2015-86) -SJ 472 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 185 -SJ 472 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 674 c2) H 185 General Bill by Gaetz Public Records/Active Duty Servicemembers and Families	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 674 -SJ 472 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 472 S: Withdrawn from Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
S 278 General Bill by Diaz de la Portilla Downtown Development Districts	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7066 General Bill by Regulated Industries (Bradley) Low-THC Cannabis	4/22/2015 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 503
S 746 General Bill by Lee Diabetes Awareness Training for Law Enforcement Officers	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
S 768 General Bill by Gaetz Patient Observation Status Notification (House Similar: H 309)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 309 (Ch. 2015-109) -SJ 493 S: Substituted CS/HB 309 -SJ 493 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 768 c1) H 309 General Bill by Harrison Patient Admission Status Notification	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 493 S: Substituted for CS/SB 768 -SJ 493 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 493 S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Fiscal Policy -SJ 493 S: Received -SJ 508 S: Referred to Health Policy; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Fiscal Policy -SJ 508 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 647 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 647 + Show All Today's Actions
S 996 General Bill by Richter Home Medical Equipment (House Similar: H 1305)	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 996) H 1305 General Bill by Eagle Home Medical Equipment Providers	4/22/2015 S: Received -SJ 515 S: Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy -SJ 515 S: In Messages H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 653 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 652 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1098 General Bill by Bradley Controlled Substances	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 472 + Show All Today's Actions
S 382 General Bill by Sobel Assisted Living Facilities (House Similar: H 1001)	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 474 S: Amendment(s) adopted (316148, 344122, 595190, 781446, 967822) -SJ 473 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 473 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 382 c2) H 1001 General Bill by Ahern Assisted Living Facilities	4/22/2015 S: Received -SJ 512 S: Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 512 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 652 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 651 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1388 General Bill by Stargel Special Districts	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 476 S: Amendment(s) adopted (345974) -SJ 474 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 474 + Show All Today's Actions
S 636 General Bill by Latvala Public Accountancy (House Identical: H 373)	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 636 c1) H 373 General Bill by Raulerson Public Accountancy	4/22/2015 S: Received -SJ 508 S: Referred to Regulated Industries; Fiscal Policy -SJ 508 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 655 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 654 + Show All Today's Actions
S 736 General Bill by Stargel Residential Properties	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 478 S: Amendment(s) adopted (465792) -SJ 476 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
S 816 General Bill by Grimsley Regulation of Health Care Facilities and Services (House Similar: H 441)	4/22/2015 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 503
(Similar to 816 c1) H 441 General Bill by Rodrigues Home Health Agencies	4/22/2015 S: Received -SJ 509 S: Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy -SJ 509 S: In Messages H: Passed; YEAS 112 NAYS 0 -HJ 650 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 650 + Show All Today's Actions
S 904 General Bill by Bean Home Health Services	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 479 S: Amendment(s) adopted (843364) -SJ 478 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 478 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1010 General Bill by Braynon False Personation	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 493 + Show All Today's Actions
S 950 General Bill by Hukill Public Health Emergencies (House Similar: H 697)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 697 (Ch. 2015-120) -SJ 493 S: Substituted CS/HB 697 -SJ 493 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 493 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 950 c1) H 697 General Bill by Gonzalez Public Health Emergencies	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 493 S: Substituted for CS/SB 950 -SJ 493 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 493 S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy -SJ 493 S: Received -SJ 509 S: Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy -SJ 509 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 651 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 651 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1134 General Bill by Hays Blanket Health Insurance (House Similar: H 893)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 893 (Ch. 2015-124) -SJ 493 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 893 -SJ 493 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 493 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1134 c2) H 893 General Bill by Ingoglia Blanket Health Insurance Eligibility	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 493 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1134 -SJ 493 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 493 S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Fiscal Policy -SJ 493 S: Received -SJ 510 S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Fiscal Policy -SJ 510 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 651 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 650 + Show All Today's Actions
S 388 General Bill by Montford Transportation Facility Designations	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 494 S: Amendment(s) adopted (406292, 829722) -SJ 494 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 + Show All Today's Actions
S 258 General Bill by Brandes Property and Casualty Insurance (House Similar: H 165)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 165 (Ch. 2015-135), CS/HB 273 (Ch. 2015-170) -SJ 494 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 165 -SJ 494 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 258 c2) H 165 General Bill by Santiago Property and Casualty Insurance	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 258 -SJ 494 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 494 S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 494 S: Received -SJ 507 S: Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 507 S: In Messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 646 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 646 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1106 General Bill by Flores Human Trafficking (House Similar: H 465)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 465 (Ch. 2015-145), HB 467 (Ch. 2015-146), HB 469 (Ch. 2015-147) -SJ 500 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 465 -SJ 500 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 500 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1106 c1) H 465 General Bill by Spano, Kerner Human Trafficking	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 500 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1106 -SJ 500 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 500 S: Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 500 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1108 General Bill by Flores Public Records/Identity of a Victim of Human Trafficking Offenses (House Similar: H 467)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 467 (Ch. 2015-146), CS/CS/HB 465 (Ch. 2015-145) -SJ 501 S: Substituted HB 467 -SJ 501 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1108 c1) H 467 General Bill by Spano Pub. Rec./Human Trafficking Victims	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 501 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1108 -SJ 501 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 501 S: Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1110 General Bill by Flores Public Records/Residential Facilities Serving Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking (House Similar: H 469)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 469 (Ch. 2015-147), CS/CS/HB 465 (Ch. 2015-145) -SJ 501 S: Substituted HB 469 -SJ 501 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1110 c1) H 469 General Bill by Spano Pub. Rec./Residential Facilities Serving Victims of Sexual Exploitation	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 501 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1110 -SJ 501 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 501 S: Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1362 General Bill by Simmons Department of Legal Affairs (House Similar: H 439)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 439 (Ch. 2015-92) -SJ 497 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 439 -SJ 497 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 497 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1362 c1) H 439 General Bill by Eisnaugle Department of Legal Affairs	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (402804) -SJ 497 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 497 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1362 -SJ 497 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 497 S: Withdrawn from Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 497 + Show All Today's Actions
S 662 General Bill by Latvala Mobile Homes (House Similar: H 307)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 307 (Ch. 2015-90) -SJ 495 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 307 -SJ 495 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 662) H 307 General Bill by Latvala Mobile Homes	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 S: Substituted for SB 662 -SJ 495 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 495 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Appropriations -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 418 General Bill by Richter Construction Defect Claims (House Identical: H 87)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 87 (Ch. 2015-165) -SJ 501 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 87 -SJ 501 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 418 c1) H 87 General Bill by Passidomo Construction Defect Claims	4/22/2015 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 503 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 501 S: Substituted for CS/SB 418 -SJ 501 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 501 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Banking and Insurance; Fiscal Policy -SJ 501 + Show All Today's Actions
S 268 General Bill by Stargel Amusement Games or Machines (House Similar: H 641)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 641 (Ch. 2015-93) -SJ 495 S: Substituted CS/HB 641 -SJ 495 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 268 c2) H 641 General Bill by Trumbull Amusement Games or Machines	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 268 -SJ 495 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 495 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 496 General Bill by Detert Guardians (House Similar: H 437)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 437 (Ch. 2015-112) -SJ 496 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 437 -SJ 496 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 496 c3) H 437 General Bill by Adkins Guardians for Dependent Children who are Developmentally Disabled or Incapacitated	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (517794) -SJ 496 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 S: Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 496 -SJ 496 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 496 S: Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Appropriations -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
S 622 General Bill by Montford Higher Education Facilities Financing (House Similar: H 461)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 461 (Ch. 2015-113) -SJ 496 S: Substituted HB 461 -SJ 496 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 622) H 461 General Bill by Sullivan, Moraitis Independent Nonprofit Higher Educational Facilities Financing	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 S: Substituted for SB 622 -SJ 496 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 496 S: Withdrawn from Higher Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
S 922 General Bill by Latvala Appointment of an Ad Litem (House Similar: H 775)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 775 (Ch. 2015-95) -SJ 496 S: Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 775 -SJ 496 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 922 c1) H 775 General Bill by Powell Appointment of an Ad Litem	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 496 S: Substituted for CS/SB 922 -SJ 496 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 496 S: Withdrawn from Judiciary; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy -SJ 496 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1314 General Bill by Bradley Electronic Noticing of Trust Accounts (House Similar: H 961)	4/22/2015 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 961 (Ch. 2015-176) -SJ 497 S: Substituted CS/HB 961 -SJ 497 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 497 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1314 c1) H 961 General Bill by Broxson Electronic Noticing of Trust Accounts	4/22/2015 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 497 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1314 -SJ 497 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 497 S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 497 + Show All Today's Actions

Top of Section Top of Page

Spotlights

Graphic Year Round Permanent Tax Savings for Health and Safety

Permanent Health and Safety Tax Savings

HB 7031 permanently eliminates the sales tax on several safety and health-related items.

Learn More »

Spotlights

Year-Round Tax Savings for Hurricane Preparedness

HB 7031 bill permanently eliminates the sales tax on many disaster and hurricane preparedness supplies as well as several safety and health-related items.

Learn More »

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

Photo of the Senate Chamber Doors with the Senate Seal

Interim Committee Meetings

The Interim Committee Meeting Schedule (PDF) is available. Weekly schedules and meeting notices will be posted prior to the meetings. The Regular Session convenes on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

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 22, 2015 Open Calendar

Senate Floor

Spotlights

Permanent Health and Safety Tax Savings

Spotlights

Year-Round Tax Savings for Hurricane Preparedness

Spotlights

Senator Geraldine Thompson

Spotlights

Interim Committee Meetings

Spotlights

Senate Photo Gallery

Spotlights

Florida Stands with Israel

Recent Posts