Bill Actions for 10/8/2019 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

President

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Open Calendar

Bill Actions

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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 309 General Bill by Health and Human Services Committee Prohibited Acts by Health Care Practitioners	H: Filed
H 311 General Bill by Massullo Threats	H: Filed
H 313 General Bill by Health Quality Subcommittee Voluntary Registration of Stem Cell Providers	H: Filed
H 315 General Bill by Valdes, Slosberg Enforcement of School Attendance	H: Filed
H 317 General Bill by Hage Consumer Protection	H: Filed
S 440 General Bill by Bradley Florida Best and Brightest Programs	S: Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 641 (Ch. 2020-94) -SJ 34
S 476 General Bill by Hooper Law Enforcement Vehicles	S: Filed
S 478 General Bill by Perry Motor Vehicle Rentals	S: Filed
S 480 General Bill by Pizzo Declared State of Emergency	S: Filed
S 482 General Bill by Brandes Beverage Law	S: Filed
S 484 General Bill by Simmons First Responder Property Tax Exemption	S: Filed
S 486 General Bill by Bradley Florida Best and Brightest Programs	S: Filed
H 2153 Appropriations Project by Gottlieb Plantation - Special Needs Playground Equipment	H: Filed
H 2155 Appropriations Project by Davis State of Florida Police Athletic/Activities League (SFAPAL) - Youth Leadership Program	H: Filed
H 2157 Appropriations Project by Raschein Waypoint Foundation - Mobile Dental Unit for Florida Keys Children	H: Filed
H 2159 Appropriations Project by Caruso Highland Beach Drainage Improvements	H: Filed

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Open Calendar

Bill Actions

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