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Executive Business
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Third Reading
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 347 General Bill by Judiciary Committee Exemptions from Products Liability Actions	3/05/2024 S: Placed on 3rd reading -SJ 689
H 931 General Bill by McClain, Daniels School Chaplains	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 28 NAYS 12 -SJ 958 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 958 + Show All Today's Actions
H 49 General Bill by Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee Employment and Curfew of Minors	3/07/2024 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 27 NAYS 11 -SJ 987 S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (407902) -SJ 987 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 986 + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 165 General Bill by Water Quality, Supply & Treatment Subcommittee Sampling of Beach Waters and Public Bathing Spaces	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 916 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 916 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 916 + Show All Today's Actions
H 533 General Bill by Fabricio DNA Samples from Inmates	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 916 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 916 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 916 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7043 General Bill by Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee OGSR/Agency Personnel Information	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 916 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 916 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 916 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7074 General Bill by Finance and Tax (Ingoglia) Taxation (House Similar: H 7073)	3/07/2024 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7073 (Ch. 2024-158), CS/CS/SB 328 (Ch. 2024-188) -SJ 919 S: Substituted CS/HB 7073 -SJ 919 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 917 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 7074 c1) H 7073 General Bill by Appropriations Committee Taxation	3/07/2024 S: Placed on 3rd reading -SJ 943 S: Amendment(s) adopted (635570) -SJ 943 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 918 S: Substituted for CS/SB 7074 -SJ 919 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 918 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1784 General Bill by Grall Mental Health and Substance Abuse (House Similar: H 7021)	3/07/2024 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7021 (Ch. 2024-245), CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) -SJ 971 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 7021 -SJ 971 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 968 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1784 c1) H 7021 General Bill by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Mental Health and Substance Abuse	3/07/2024 S: Placed on 3rd reading -SJ 982 S: Amendment(s) adopted (271428) -SJ 982 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 969 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1784 -SJ 971 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 969 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1640 General Bill by Collins Payments for Health Care Services (House Compare: H 7089)	3/07/2024 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7089 (Ch. 2024-183) -SJ 983 S: Substituted HB 7089 -SJ 983 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 982 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 1640 c1) H 7089 General Bill by Health & Human Services Committee Health Care Expenses	3/07/2024 S: Passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 987 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 987 S: Placed on 3rd reading -SJ 985 S: Amendment(s) adopted (930240) -SJ 983 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 983 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1640 -SJ 983 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 982 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1181 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Juvenile Justice	3/07/2024 H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 84, NAYS 25 H: Amendment 498472 Concur H: Added to Senate Message List H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 968 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 968 S: Amendment(s) adopted (498472) -SJ 968 + Show All Today's Actions

Local Bills
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 191 Local Bill by Brackett Town of Orchid, Indian River County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 943 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 943 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 943 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 509 Local Bill by Melo Collier Mosquito Control District, Collier County	3/07/2024 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 943 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 943 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 943 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 691 Local Bill by Shoaf Town of Horseshoe Beach, Dixie County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 943 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 943 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 943 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 741 Local Bill by LaMarca Town of Hillsboro Beach, Broward County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 944 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 944 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 944 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 755 Local Bill by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Canaveral Port District, Brevard County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 944 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 944 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 944 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 793 Local Bill by Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee Coral Springs Improvement District, Broward County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 944 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 944 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 944 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 819 Local Bill by Esposito Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, Hendry and Lee Counties	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 944 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 944 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 944 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 821 Local Bill by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 945 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 945 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 945 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 823 Local Bill by Maney North Okaloosa Fire District, Okaloosa County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 945 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 945 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 945 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 867 Local Bill by State Affairs Committee North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District, Manatee County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 945 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 945 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 945 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 897 Local Bill by Maney Dorcas Fire District, Okaloosa County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 945 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 945 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 945 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1023 Local Bill by Trabulsy St. Lucie County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 946 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 946 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 945 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1025 Local Bill by Stevenson Municipal Service District of Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 946 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 946 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 946 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1115 Local Bill by Buchanan Three Rivers Stewardship District, Sarasota County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 946 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 946 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 946 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1117 Local Bill by Buchanan City of North Port, Sarasota County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 946 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 946 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 946 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1165 Local Bill by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Town of Sneads, Jackson County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 946 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 946 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 946 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1483 Local Bill by Chaney Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, Pinellas County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 947 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 947 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1571 Local Bill by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, Monroe County	3/07/2024 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 947 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 947 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1573 Local Bill by Andrade Pace Fire Rescue District, Santa Rosa County	3/07/2024 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 947 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 947 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1575 Local Bill by Andrade Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 947 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 947 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions
H 1577 Local Bill by Andrade Midway Fire District, Santa Rosa County	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 948 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 948 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 943 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 1
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 184 General Bill by Avila Impeding, Threatening, or Harassing First Responders	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 909 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (903751) -SJ 908 + Show All Today's Actions
S 362 General Bill by Bradley Medical Treatment Under the Workers’ Compensation Law	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 909 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (034487) -SJ 909 + Show All Today's Actions
S 892 General Bill by Harrell Dental Insurance Claims	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 911 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (018011) -SJ 911 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1582 General Bill by Rodriguez Department of Health	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 912 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (413719) -SJ 912 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7028 General Bill by Banking and Insurance (Boyd) My Safe Florida Home Program	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 912 S: Concurred in 2 amendment(s) (147775, 206225) -SJ 912 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7032 General Bill by Education Postsecondary (Grall) Education	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 913 S: Concurred in 3 amendment(s) (089309, 133095, 616755) -SJ 913 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 2
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 556 General Bill by Rouson Protection of Specified Adults	3/07/2024 S: Ordered enrolled H: CS passed; YEAS 104, NAYS 1 H: Amendment 249405 Recede H: Added to Senate Message List H: In Messages S: Requested House to recede -SJ 914 S: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (249405) -SJ 914 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1112 General Bill by Harrell Health Care Practitioner Titles and Designations	3/07/2024 H: In Messages S: Requested House to recede -SJ 916 S: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (325533) -SJ 916 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 3
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 280 General Bill by DiCeglie Vacation Rentals	3/07/2024 S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 23 NAYS 16 -SJ 956 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (814927) -SJ 956 S: Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) failed (177554) -SJ 956 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 4
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 278 General Bill by Martin Estoppel Certificates	3/07/2024 H: In Messages S: Requested House to recede -SJ 958 S: Refused to concur in 1 amendment(s) (470345) -SJ 958 + Show All Today's Actions

Returning Messages 5
Bill Information	Action(s)
H 1361 General Bill by Education & Employment Committee Education	3/07/2024 H: In Messages H: Ordered enrolled H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 986 S: Concurred in House amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) (917109) -SJ 986 S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 113, NAYS 0 H: Concurred in Senate amendment 660000 as amended H: Amendment 917109 adopted H: Added to Senate Message List + Show All Today's Actions

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