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S 272 General Bill by Garcia Children and Young Adults in Out-of-home Care	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 561 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 561 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 561 + Show All Today's Actions
S 612 General Bill by Yarborough Blood Clot and Pulmonary Embolism Policy Workgroup	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 561 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 561 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 561 + Show All Today's Actions
S 542 General Bill by Boyd Emergency Opioid Antagonists	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 561 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 561 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 561 + Show All Today's Actions
S 364 General Bill by Avila Bereavement Benefits for State Employees (House Similar: H 535)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2023-145) -SJ 562 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 535 -SJ 562 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 562 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 364 c2) H 535 General Bill by Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee Funeral Service Benefits for Public Safety Officers	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 562 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 562 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 562 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 364 -SJ 562 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 562 + Show All Today's Actions
S 356 General Bill by Boyd Practice of Dentistry	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 562 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 562 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 562 + Show All Today's Actions
S 252 General Bill by Burton Protection from Discrimination Based on Health Care Choices	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 29 NAYS 6 -SJ 569 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 569 S: Amendment(s) adopted (611288) -SJ 569 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 568 + Show All Today's Actions
S 238 General Bill by Burton Public Records/Protection from Discrimination Based on Health Care Choices	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 31 NAYS 4 -SJ 569 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 569 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 569 + Show All Today's Actions
S 278 General Bill by Rodriguez State Estate Tax (House Identical: H 619)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 619 (Ch. 2023-207) -SJ 562 S: Substituted CS/HB 619 -SJ 562 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 562 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 278 c1) H 619 General Bill by Ways & Means Committee State Estate Tax	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 562 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 562 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 562 S: Substituted for CS/SB 278 -SJ 562 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 562 + Show All Today's Actions
S 596 General Bill by Martin Board of Governors of the State University System	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 30 NAYS 9 -SJ 563 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 563 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 563 + Show All Today's Actions
S 618 General Bill by Yarborough Rights of Law Enforcement Officers and Correctional Officers (House Identical: H 95)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 95 (Ch. 2023-230) -SJ 563 S: Substituted CS/HB 95 -SJ 563 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 563 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 618 c2) H 95 General Bill by Judiciary Committee Rights of Law Enforcement Officers and Correctional Officers	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 563 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 563 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 563 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 618 -SJ 563 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 563 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1690 General Bill by Ingoglia Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 -SJ 571 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 571 S: Amendment(s) adopted (141058, 443778, 476678) -SJ 570 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 569 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1322 General Bill by Grall Adoption	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 564 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 564 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 563 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1580 General Bill by Trumbull Protections of Medical Conscience	4/27/2023 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) failed (513000, 634746, 837090) -SJ 564 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 564 + Show All Today's Actions
S 714 General Bill by DiCeglie Vacation Rentals	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 28 NAYS 10 -SJ 583 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 583 S: Amendment(s) adopted (132688, 482566) -SJ 581 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 581 + Show All Today's Actions
S 266 General Bill by Grall Higher Education	4/27/2023 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed S: Amendment(s) adopted (213146, 424694) -SJ 573 S: Amendment(s) failed (229550, 304282, 380552, 624452) -SJ 572 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 571 + Show All Today's Actions
S 112 General Bill by Harrell Step-therapy Protocols	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 565 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 565 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 565 + Show All Today's Actions
S 140 General Bill by Rodriguez Fees/Professional Counselors Licensure Compact (House Identical: H 385)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table -SJ 565 S: Substituted CS/HB 385 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 565 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 565 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 140) H 385 General Bill by Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee Professional Counselors Licensure Compact	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 565 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 565 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 565 S: Substituted for SB 140 -SJ 565 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 565 + Show All Today's Actions
S 444 General Bill by Ingoglia Residency of Local Elected Officials (House Similar: H 411)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 411 (Ch. 2023-101) -SJ 573 S: Substituted HB 411 -SJ 573 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 573 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 444 c1) H 411 General Bill by Steele District School Board Elections	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed as amended; YEAS 29 NAYS 7 -SJ 574 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 574 S: Amendment(s) adopted (607192) -SJ 574 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 573 S: Substituted for CS/SB 444 -SJ 573 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 573 + Show All Today's Actions
S 454 General Bill by Avila Physician Assistant Licensure (House Similar: H 1133)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1133 (Ch. 2023-274) -SJ 566 S: Substituted CS/HB 1133 -SJ 566 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 566 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 454 c1) H 1133 General Bill by Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee Physician Assistant Licensure	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 566 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 566 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 566 S: Substituted for CS/SB 454 -SJ 566 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 566 + Show All Today's Actions
S 546 General Bill by Avila Restoration of Osborne Reef (House Identical: H 641)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 641 (Ch. 2023-126) -SJ 566 S: Substituted HB 641 -SJ 566 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 566 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 546) H 641 General Bill by LaMarca Restoration of Osborne Reef	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 566 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 566 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 566 S: Substituted for SB 546 -SJ 566 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 566 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1718 General Bill by Ingoglia Immigration	4/27/2023 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) failed (361888, 383054, 613072) -SJ 567 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 566 + Show All Today's Actions
S 562 General Bill by Gruters Notices of Commencement	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 574 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 574 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 574 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1146 General Bill by Yarborough Shared Parental Responsibility After the Establishment of Paternity (House Similar: H 775)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 775 (Ch. 2023-209) -SJ 574 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 775 -SJ 574 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 574 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1146 c2) H 775 General Bill by Civil Justice Subcommittee Shared Parental Responsibility after Establishment of Paternity	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 574 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 574 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 574 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1146 -SJ 574 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 574 + Show All Today's Actions
S 348 General Bill by Hooper 9/11 Heroes Day	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 575 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 575 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1388 General Bill by Wright Immunity of Motor Vehicle Dealer Leasing and Rental Affiliates	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 575 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 575 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
S 346 General Bill by DiCeglie Public Construction	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 575 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 575 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
S 536 General Bill by Garcia Child Support (House Similar: H 1087)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 1087 (Ch. 2023-152) -SJ 576 S: Substituted HB 1087 -SJ 576 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 536 c1) H 1087 General Bill by Caruso Child Support	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 576 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 576 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 576 S: Substituted for CS/SB 536 -SJ 576 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
S 136 General Bill by Gruters Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act (House Compare: H 179)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 179 (Ch. 2023-182) -SJ 576 S: Substituted CS/HB 179 -SJ 576 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 136 c2) H 179 General Bill by Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 578 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 578 S: Amendment(s) adopted (730292) -SJ 578 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 576 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 136 -SJ 576 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions
S 216 General Bill by Burgess Public Records/Current and Former County and City Attorneys	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 578 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 578 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 578 + Show All Today's Actions
S 304 General Bill by Boyd United States-produced Iron and Steel in Public Works Projects	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 579 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 579 S: Amendment(s) adopted (627284) -SJ 578 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 578 + Show All Today's Actions
S 424 General Bill by Davis Time Limitations for Prosecution of Certain Sexual Battery Offenses	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 580 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 580 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 580 + Show All Today's Actions
S 734 General Bill by Polsky Saltwater Intrusion Vulnerability Assessments	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 579 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 579 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 579 + Show All Today's Actions
S 892 General Bill by Martin State Minimum Wage	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 579 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 579 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 579 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1574 General Bill by Rouson Judgment Liens (House Similar: H 27)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 27 (Ch. 2023-300) -SJ 580 S: Substituted CS/HB 27 -SJ 580 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 579 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1574 c2) H 27 General Bill by Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee Judgment Liens	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 580 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 580 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 579 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1574 -SJ 580 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 579 + Show All Today's Actions
S 96 General Bill by DiCeglie Transportation-related Facility Designations (House Similar: H 21)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 21 (Ch. 2023-317) -SJ 580 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 21 -SJ 580 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 580 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 96 c3) H 21 General Bill by Transportation & Modals Subcommittee Transportation Facility Designations	4/27/2023 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 2 -SJ 584 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 584 S: Amendment(s) adopted (331332) -SJ 583 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 580 S: Received S: Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 96 -SJ 580 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 580 S: Referred to Fiscal Policy S: In Messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 111, NAYS 0 H: Read 3rd time H: Added to Third Reading Calendar H: Amendment 831149 adopted H: Amendment 375075 adopted H: Amendment 129863 adopted H: Read 2nd time + Show All Today's Actions
S 1252 General Bill by DiCeglie Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (House Similar: H 1085)	4/27/2023 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar
(Similar to 1252 c2) H 1085 General Bill by Transportation & Modals Subcommittee Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	4/27/2023 S: Received S: Referred to Fiscal Policy S: In Messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 99, NAYS 15 H: Read 3rd time H: Added to Third Reading Calendar H: Amendment 870397 adopted H: Amendment 482655 adopted H: Amendment 005593 adopted H: Amendment 232693 adopted H: Read 2nd time + Show All Today's Actions
S 1686 General Bill by Wright Designation of Brevard Barrier Island Area as an Area of Critical State Concern (House Similar: H 1489)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1489 (Ch. 2023-272) -SJ 580 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 1489 -SJ 580 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 580 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1686 c2) H 1489 General Bill by Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee Designation of Brevard Barrier Island Area as Area of Critical State Concern	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 580 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 580 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 580 S: Received S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1686 -SJ 580 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 580 S: Referred to Rules S: In Messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 115, NAYS 0 H: Added to Third Reading Calendar H: Amendment 859015 adopted H: Read 3rd time H: Read 2nd time + Show All Today's Actions
S 194 General Bill by Hooper Utility System Rate Base Values (House Identical: H 125)	4/27/2023 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 125 (Ch. 2023-291) -SJ 581 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 125 -SJ 581 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 581 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 194 c1) H 125 General Bill by Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee Utility System Rate Base Values	4/27/2023 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 584 S: Reconsidered -SJ 584 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 581 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 581 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 581 S: Received S: Substituted for CS/SB 194 -SJ 581 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 581 S: Referred to Fiscal Policy S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 2 H: Read 3rd time H: Added to Third Reading Calendar H: Read 2nd time + Show All Today's Actions
S 1290 General Bill by Grall Operation of a Golf Cart	4/27/2023 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar

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