Bill Actions for 10/17/2017 - The Florida Senate

Ben Albritton

President

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Open Calendar

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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 267 Local Bill by Jones Children's Services Council of Broward County	H: Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 28
H 353 General Bill by Appropriations Committee Autonomous Vehicles	H: Filed
H 355 General Bill by Alexander Criminal Sentencing	H: Filed
H 357 General Bill by Stark Adoptee Birth Certificates	H: Filed
H 359 General Bill by Nunez, Diaz State Investments	H: Filed
H 361 General Bill by Richardson, Stafford Persons Authorized to Visit Juvenile Facilities	H: Filed
S 536 General Bill by Passidomo Limitations of Actions Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property	S: Filed
S 538 General Bill by Garcia State and Local Governmental Relations with The Government of Venezuela	S: Filed
H 6509 Claims/General Bill by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Relief/C.M.H./Department of Children and Families	H: Filed

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017 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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