Bill Actions for 5/16/2019 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

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Thursday, May 16, 2019 Open Calendar

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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 107 General Bill by Toledo, Slosberg Wireless Communications While Driving	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 861 General Bill by Roach, Fernandez-Barquin Local Government Financial Reporting	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 901 Local Bill by Willhite City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1065 Local Bill by Fine Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1067 Local Bill by Andrade City of Pensacola and Escambia County	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1203 Local Bill by Gregory Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, Manatee and Sarasota Counties	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1323 Local Bill by Grant City of Tampa, Hillsborough County	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1373 Local Bill by Grant Hillsborough County Civil Service Act	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1417 Local Bill by Altman Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
H 1423 Local Bill by DiCeglie Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board	Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

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Thursday, May 16, 2019 Open Calendar

Bill Actions

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Opening Day

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Senate Balanced Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Maintains Strong Reserves

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Permanent Health and Safety Tax Savings

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Year-Round Tax Savings for Hurricane Preparedness

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Senator Geraldine Thompson

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Senate Photo Gallery

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